Mark 14:8
She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.
MARK 14:8
“She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.” Jesus explicitly interprets the act’s meaning: the woman anticipated his burial, aligning her gift with God’s redemptive plan. The language “what she could” emphasizes personal limitation—yet the act still bears significant prophetic weight.
This verse centers the cross-bearing path and anticipates Jesus’ burial. It affirms that faithful acts of worship, even when small in human eyes, participate in God’s salvific work. It also reinforces the value of intention aligned with God’s purposes, validating costly acts of devotion as meaningful to God’s plan.
Consider how your acts of worship can be oriented toward Jesus’ mission—whether in sharing resources, offering time for preparation of others, or supporting burial and care for the grieving. Even small gestures, offered with faith, contribute to God’s larger story of redemption. Ask: What can I “do now” that supports Jesus’ mission in practical ways?
Cross-References
- John 12:3-8
- Romans 12:1
- Philippians 1:20-21
- 1 Timothy 6:18