Don't Stop

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13also found in Mark 14:3-9 and John 12:1-8

Focus verse: "But when Jesus was aware of it, He said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a good work for Me." Matthew 26:10

Not everyone will support your ministry to the Lord but don't stop what God has led you to do.  Every time we want to do something we tend to wait for the approval of men before we do it. We tend to listen so much to what to what other people will think about us or say about our actions at the expense of our service to God. The result of this is either we quit doing it or do it within the approval/standard of the people we value in our lives. But really, are our actions guided by our love for God? Are we doing because we want to please God or man?

In this Scripture, Mary of Bethany realizes her great love for Jesus as her guiding principle towards toward serving the Lord. She takes an expensive oil from the alabaster and anoints the feet of Jesus with it and wipes Jesus feet with her own hair. One of the disciples, Judas, complains about her service but she is never distracted by this. In fact she uses very expensive oil that would have been sold for enough money to help the poor. According to Mary, the price of that alabaster oil could not compare the great love of Jesus for her life and in turn uses it as an expression of her great love for Him.



We too need to show the great love for God without limits. We need to support the work of God with our best resources without fear of contradiction. We must not listen to the other voices but keep a focus onto what God’s word is telling us. Our actions should reflect our love for Him. Not all people will support your ministry or your giving to the Lord so don’t wait for their approval.  


"Stay excited about your faith as you serve the Lord." Romans 12:11

 "Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect." Romans 12:2

Written by Pastor Eliazar Wambo
Bethesda Faith Ministries