Honoring Jesus 尊崇耶稣
Dexu Xia
She has done a beautiful thing to me. Matthew 26:10
Today's Scripture Matthew 26:6-13
Today's Insights
In Matthew 26:10, Jesus described a woman’s act of devotion as a “beautiful thing.” It was selfless, thoughtful, and costly. What a contrast with the selfish, ugly actions recorded by Matthew on either side of this account. Plotting religious leaders devised a murderous plan to kill Christ (vv. 3-5). And, from within the band of His own disciples, Judas Iscariot’s plan to betray Him was set in motion (vv. 14-16). Given these circumstances, the woman’s act of honor shines even more brightly.
In a world that includes misguided and unflattering sentiments toward Jesus, those who believe in Him can show how precious He is by honoring Him through thoughtful, caring actions that may cost us time, money, or things we value. Honoring Christ by loving others is still a beautiful thing
Today's Devotional
A twenty-dollar bill and two leaflets with messages about Jesus. That’s what was inside an envelope labeled “John Daniels Sr, Random Act of Kindness Day.” A woman gave it to me while I was on my walk at the community college campus. A year earlier, John had been fatally struck by a car after helping a homeless man and sharing words about Christ’s love with him. John’s legacy of witnessing through words and deeds lives on through the woman I met that day, along with John's other family members.
In Matthew 26:13, one woman was memorialized by Jesus with these words: “Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.” The woman’s tender heart for Christ compelled her to anoint Him with expensive ointment (v. 7). What was misunderstood and criticized by others as wasteful (vv. 8-9) was commended by Jesus as “a beautiful thing” (v. 10). The woman’s costly devotion was used by God in a unique way, just as He uses our deeds today for His purposes.
The envelope I received reinforced my desire to distribute resources to those on the street corners in my city, but honoring Jesus can happen in a variety of ways. Let’s tell others about Him and demonstrate His love practically.
Reflect & Pray
Who has inspired you to honor Jesus in practical ways? What acts of kindness might your love for Him compel you to do?
Heavenly Father, the lives of other believers in Jesus inspire me to love You more. Please help me to see ways to share my love for You. By Arthur Jackson
她为我做的，是一件美事。（马太福音 26:10）
今日经文：马太福音 26:6-13
今日洞见： 在马太福音 26:10 中，耶稣将一位妇人的奉献行为描述为“一件美事”。这是无私、体贴，且代价高昂的行为，与马太福音中前后两处记载的自私丑陋的行为形成了鲜明的对比：阴谋诡计的宗教领袖们策划了谋杀基督的阴谋（3-5节），而耶稣的门徒中有人在偷偷策划出卖耶稣（14-16节）。如此背景使这位妇人的尊崇之举更显光辉灿烂。
在这个对耶稣充满误解和诋毁的世界里，信靠耶稣的人可以通过体贴入微、充满关爱的行动来尊崇他，以此彰显他的宝贵。这些行动或许需要我们付出时间、金钱，甚至我们珍视之物。以爱他人来荣耀基督，依然是一件美好的事。
今日灵修 我在社区大学校园散步时，一位女士把一个信封给了我，里面装着一张二十美元的钞票和两张关于耶稣的传单，信封上写着“约翰·丹尼尔斯先生，随机善举日”。一年前，约翰在帮助一位无家可归的男子并与他分享基督的爱之后，不幸被车撞死。约翰用言行见证基督的遗志，通过我那天遇到的那位女士以及约翰的其他家人在延续。
在马太福音26章13节中，耶稣用以下的话语纪念一位妇人：“我实在告诉你们，普天之下，无论在什么地方传这福音，也要述说这妇人所行的，作为纪念。”这位妇人对基督的温柔之心，感动她用昂贵的香膏膏抹基督（7节）。别人误解她，批评她浪费（8-9节），耶稣却称赞为“美好的事”（10节）。这位妇人慷慨的奉献被神以独特的方式使用，正如祂今天使用我们的行为来实现祂的旨意一样。
我收到的这封信，更加坚定了我向街头流浪者分发物资的决心。但荣耀耶稣的方式有很多。让我们向他人传扬祂，并用实际行动彰显祂的爱。
反思与祷告
谁曾激励你用实际行动荣耀耶稣？你对耶稣基督的爱会促使你去做哪些善事？
天父，其他信徒的生命激励了我，使我更加爱你。求你帮助我找到分享我对你的爱的方式。——亚瑟·杰克逊