Whether it was dinner at Simon's house or Martha busy in the kitchen, there was beautiful service happening in this little town outside of the Mount of Olives. Service is part of how we show the world Christ's love.
Just as Mary and Lazarus received a new identity and a new life as a result of their relationship with Jesus, our prayer is that this church be a place where His life is flowing as we draw near to Him.
In Luke chapter 10 we see Mary sitting at Jesus feet. Jesus says that she chose the better thing 'that can't be taken from her'. We strive to sit at the Master's feet and study His Word.
Before the Passover Mary took a pound of costly perfume and anointed Jesus. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. May we be those who bring glory to Him and a sweet smell to the world as we worship our Savior!