LOVE vs BETRAYAL

LOVE vs BETRAYAL

“Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.”
—John 12:3 (NIV)

“Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and asked, ‘What are you willing to give me if I deliver Him over to you?’”
—Matthew 26:14–15 (NIV)

Wednesday of Holy Week may be silent in the text, but spiritually, the air was thick with contrasting choices.

Mary poured out extravagant love, breaking open her alabaster box, anointing Jesus for His burial, and filling the room with worship.
Meanwhile, Judas secretly plotted betrayal for silver, trading eternal treasure for temporary gain.

What a contrast: devotion and deception in the same week. One gave everything to honor Jesus. The other sold Him out.

Yet Jesus was not caught off guard. Even in silence, He remained sovereign and surrendered. He received Mary’s offering with tenderness, and He would face Judas’ betrayal with divine purpose. This reminds us: even in moments of betrayal, loss, or silence, God is orchestrating redemption.

Lord, help us to have Mary’s heart. Teach us to pour out what is most precious to us at Your feet, our love, our worship, our surrender. Guard us from the spirit of Judas, from coldness, greed, or false intentions. When life feels quiet or confusing, remind us that You are still working and still worthy. In Your precious name we pray. Amen.