“And
being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a
woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she
broke the flask and poured it on His head. But there were some who were indignant among themselves, and said,
“Why was this fragrant oil wasted? For it might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii
and given to the poor.” And they criticized her sharply. But Jesus said, “Let her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work
for Me.” Mark
14:3-6
Jesus appreciated each gesture of love and faith that
people had towards Him. Even though to human eyes the action of that woman
seemed like a waste or an unnecessary attitude, Jesus seeing her intention to
demonstrate love, gratitude, and consideration, received it willingly. For sure
Jesus was moved by the appreciation she showed to Him, just like He very much
appreciated her gesture of generosity.
In the work of God, at home or even in your work
environment, you are around several people. Among them there are those who are
caring, who are sensitive to your necessities, help you, and sometimes they
sacrifice for you. Let’s think:
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Are
you able to appreciate what people do to you?
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Are you grateful? Do you value the effort and
love they show you through big and small details? Or do you think that it’s
their obligation to serve?
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Do
you like to be appreciated when you do something to someone but you have a lot
of difficulties in appreciating others?
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Do
you only appreciate when someone exceeds your expectations?
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To
those who are married: Do you appreciate your husband?
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Moms,
do you appreciate your children?
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Children,
do you appreciate your parents?
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Pastors’
wives, do you appreciate the other wives that work with you?
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Do
you know how to appreciate the effort of the auxiliary pastor that helps your
husband?
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Do
you appreciate your leader?
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Do
you appreciate everything God does to you?
To appreciate is to serve because you’re demonstrating to
that person your satisfaction, your gratitude and your love. This appreciation
provokes an attitude on our part that serves that person, making her feel wanted
and loved.
Contrary to all that were in the house, Jesus knew how to
appreciate. How about you? If you don’t normally do it, how about start right
now? Appreciate someone, send a message, say “thank you”, show that you care,
talk, and take an action that shows your appreciation.
Kisses to you all!
Tânia Rubim
Tânia Rubim
Translation by: Márcia Sebastião
2 comments:
Thank you Mrs Tania for sharing this important post with others. Appreciation is the key to connect and relate better in all the areas of our lives.
I learnt a servant of God appreciates even the least that is done for them
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