The Spices That Were Never Needed
The Spices That Were Never Needed
Monday
When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb.
— Mark 16:1-2 (ESV)
— Mark 16:1-2 (ESV)
The women bought spices to anoint a dead body. They were acting out of love, but their love was shaped by grief and the assumption that death had won. How often do we approach God with good intentions but wrong expectations? We bring our solutions, our plans, our spices—only to discover that God has already done something far beyond what we imagined. Today, ask yourself: what “spices” are you carrying to a situation where God has already been at work? What assumptions about His limitations are you clinging to? Surrender your expectations to the God who specializes in doing what you never thought possible.
Reflection:
Where in your life are you preparing for death when God may be preparing a resurrection?
Where in your life are you preparing for death when God may be preparing a resurrection?
Pray:
Lord, forgive me for underestimating You. Open my eyes to see where You are already at work. Amen.
Lord, forgive me for underestimating You. Open my eyes to see where You are already at work. Amen.
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