Scripture: Mark 14: 1-10

Devotion

Nothing is more valuable than Jesus, and no offering is too great to be given to Him. In Mark 14, Mary, Lazarus’ sister, shows this truth uniquely. She sits at Jesus’ feet and worships Him with an expensive jar of perfume. The perfume she pours out is not a little gift; it is most likely a prized family heirloom worth nearly 20 years of wages.

Mary could have chosen to use just a portion of the perfume; even that would have been an extraordinary gift to Jesus. But her heart was set on wholehearted worship, giving without reservation. True worship doesn’t come in moderation, and true giving doesn’t either. Mary’s actions show us what it looks like to value Jesus above all else. Because she recognized His unmatched worth, she was willing to give it all, knowing that Jesus is of infinitely greater value than anything else.

Let Mary’s example encourage you today—give Him your complete devotion, holding nothing back. Worship Him with all of your being and everything you have since He is worthy of it all because it was all His to begin with.

A Personal Prayer

• Ask God to guard your heart from stinginess, reminding you that He blesses the work of your hands. Pray for a heart open to giving cheerfully and with the love of Christ as He brings your neighbors’ needs to your attention.

Pray for Our Community: Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home

• Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home (TBCH) provides Christ-centered, Bible-based care for children and families in crisis across Tennessee, offering residential homes, foster care, and family support. TBCH creates a safe environment through compassionate care where children can grow in faith, hope, and love.
• Pray for the children served by TBCH, that they would experience healing, stability, and a profound understanding of God’s love.
• Ask God to bless and strengthen the foster families and houseparents, equipping them with patience and compassion as they nurture each child.
• Pray for the TBCH staff and leadership, that they would have the resources and support needed to expand their ministry and serve more children in need.

Prayer for the Nations: Global Worker, Danielle

• Danielle Schneider serves in Southern Africa, where she equips life skills educators leading programs for children and teens at Living Hope, a ministry focused on poverty alleviation. Additionally, she serves as the Children’s Minister for King of Kings Baptist Church, supporting families and overseeing preschool and children’s ministries.
• Pray for more leaders to lead and support preschoolers and children at King of Kings Church.
• Ask for salvation, restoration, and healthy relationships for families impacted by the ministries of Living Hope and King of Kings.