At the house of Simon
the Leper, just two weeks before Passover, a woman anointed Jesus with perfume.
Some rebuked her for not selling the perfume and giving it to the poor
and Judas immediately went to the chief priests and agreed to hand Jesus over
to them for money. Judas, who had been pilfering money, was a thief at heart. We
attempt to put distance between Judas’ betrayal and our own distrust of God’s
choices, but betrayal always lurks in the heart of the person who does not have
the money issue dealt with; at the core it is a trust issue. Either God is Good
and Trustworthy or not; it is not left up to us to pick and choose which of His
ways we will accept. An absence of thankfulness always precedes accusing God of
not caring for our needs. Great Shepherd and Father, though I do not always
understand Your choices but I am at rest in your tender care. Lord, You are Wise
and Good, end of story.
“This is the day that the LORD has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalm 118:24 ESV. The table is set for a brand-new day. Only God knows exactly what is already prepared for my arrival in it. I must now leave behind days gone by and ready myself for new insight, a higher life, and greater things. Am I up for what today will bring? Only the day will tell, but the One who provides it will also carry me through it. One thing is sure; I will walk upon on sacred footprints since the Alpha and Omega has already trod this moment in advance, sprinkling blessings and divine opportunities throughout. I must pay attention so I don’t miss a thing He has placed along the path. Lord God, Lover of My Soul, today is the day You have made; I am so good with that and already rejoicing in what is to unfold. Lift me in Your arms and carry me through with faith, joy, and purpose.
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