They Agreed With Judas

It happened at a dinner party.

Mary & Martha were there. Lazarus was there. The disciples were there…

And Jesus was there.

Mary knelt at Jesus’ feet—she broke open an expensive jar of aromatic oils and anointed Him.

She honored and lifted Jesus up. It was an expression of worship…

And it really annoyed Judas. He complained. He criticized.

You know who agreed with Judas?

The other disciples.

“The disciples were indignant when they saw this. ‘What a waste!’ they said.” (Matthew 26.8 NLT)

Jesus knew what was going on in the room.

He was aware of their complaint and said, “Why criticize this woman for doing such a good thing to me?” (Matthew 26.10 NLT)

Here’s an important point:

When there’s worship going on, jump on board and lift Jesus up.

Don’t agree with Judas and get all critical.

Notice what Jesus said: “Why criticize this woman for doing such a good thing to me?”

Worship is about Jesus, not you.

Worship is about what’s good for Jesus, not what’s good for you.

Now, worship IS good for you… but it’s not ABOUT you.

It’s about Jesus.

Don’t like the smell? Doesn’t matter. It’s about Jesus.

Don’t like the sound? Doesn’t matter. It’s about Jesus.

Don’t like the worship leader? Doesn’t matter. It’s about Jesus.

When there’s worship going on, jump on board and lift Jesus up.

Don’t agree with Judas! Instead, honor Jesus. Lift Him up and worship.