Text: Mark 14:3-9
Summary:
Even a dim light gets brighter in the dark night. The giving of Mark 14:3-9 is encircled with some darkest moments in history (cf., vv. 1, 11, 30, 37, 46, 64), so stands it out as a lighthouse to give us direction on how to live in the days like today.
1. True Heart of Giving gives what is the most in lives (vv. 3-5): True heart of giving does not care how it was so valuable in the past in the uncomparable light of Jesus Christ. So, the alasbarter jar of that perfume, worth of more than three hundred danarius, though expensive in itself, is no use to compete with His presence, so was just to be broken and poured out on Him.
2. True Heart of Giving gives away at the right moment (vv. 6-8): Several times we tried to give but sadly at a wrong time. Even to give has its own proper timing. The giving of this woman came at the right time, when Jesus was really in need of such concern and care. To be meaningful in our service to God, do it at the right time. We don't need to wait for another day. Today is the right and proper moment to serve Him, to love Him, and to give Him. No better time would come again!
3. True heart of Giving gives toward God's heavenly account (v. 9): Many people seem so generous. However, most of their giving is just a deception--just to hide their true color inside. Jesus said to save in heavens above. This is the call to open account with heavenly bank! One can do it as he made his intention of all his doings, servings, and givings toward God. To give the poors (v. 5) is good. However, among those many goods, there's the best. To intent toward serving, loving, and giving God himself is that very best.
