Anointing at Bethany: Devotion, Worship, and Heart Preparation
Explore Jesus' anointing at Bethany through devotion and worship as you prepare your heart to love and serve Him fully.
📖 Introduction
The story of the Anointing at Bethany stands as a powerful invitation to each believer’s heart to engage deeply in worship, devotion, and preparation for Jesus. When Mary anointed Jesus with costly perfume, she demonstrated an extravagant love and surrender that challenges us to examine the condition of our own hearts. This story found in John 12:1–8 is not just about a memorable act of kindness, but about how we honor Christ with our lives.
The devotion Mary showed reveals a heart fully attentive to Jesus. In a world that often values practicality over praise, her act reminds us that worship is more than routine ritual—it is an expression of love and adoration springing from deep affection and reverence. Through her example, we learn the value of preparing our hearts, setting aside distractions and grievances, to truly encounter Jesus.
Worship in this scene is both personal and prophetic. Mary’s act anticipates Jesus’ impending sacrifice and burial, helping us glimpse the connection between worship and surrender to God’s redemptive plan. This passage encourages us to worship with intentionality, recognizing that every act of devotion can be a fragrant offering to God.
This 7-day study invites you to walk through this story with fresh eyes. We will discover how to develop a heart that worships without reserve, how to prepare ourselves spiritually for Christ’s work in our lives, and how devotion transforms us into servants willing to follow Jesus daily. May this journey inspire your worship to be a fragrant and pleasing gift, drawing you ever closer to the Savior’s loving presence. 🙏