I CHOOSE to REJOICE!
365 DAILY DEVOTIONS
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BETHANY ANOINTING
John 12:3 Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.
Martha was a worrier, but Mary was a worshipper! In the story of the anointing of Jesus, at Bethany, we find Martha busy with much serving, and preparation for the meal she had invited Jesus to be a part of, before the Passover. Lazarus, the brother of Martha and Mary, sat at the table with Jesus. Lazarus was a dear friend to Jesus. There he was, Lazarus, sitting and enjoying his time with Jesus, when not too many days before, he had been "raised from the dead" (John 12:1), by the Messiah. Jesus had "wept" (John 11:35), at the news of the death of Lazarus. The "Ressurection and the life" (verse 25), Jesus, had compassion for his friend, even though He knew Lazarus would live again, and even though he was in grave clothes for four days!
Enter Mary, the worshipper. As Lazarus leaned on the bosom of Jesus, at the table, and Martha was busy serving the meal she had prepared, Mary anointed the feet of Jesus. She opened her bottle of spikenard, a very expensive ointment, and lavished her love on her Savior. Mary was a worshipper, who gave the very best! Cost was not important to Mary, and the depth of her devotion to the Lord, was unsurpassed, Mary worshipped from the depths of her heart and soul!
God is looking for a few more "Marys," those that not only serve Him, like Martha, or call Him friend, like Lazarus, but those who will fall at His feet in brokeness!He is looking for those that will give all they have, no matter the cost, because that is true devotion. It is heart-felt, and comes from the deepest recesses of one's being. Worshippers are a special treasure to the Lord. Today can be the day that we decide to give Him all... all that we have, and all that we are! We can continue to serve Him like Martha, and be His friend like Lazarus, or we can choose the better and become like Mary! He's waiting for those that will show Him true affection and devotion, nothing held back. Will we choose to be like Mary? If so, it's time to open our alabaster box and lavish our love on Him, because worshippers have a special place in His heart.
Song of Solomon 2:8 The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes...
Prayer: No matter the cost, I will give You my worship and devotion.
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"I Choose To Rejoice!" is the devotional for you! The author has written 365 daily devotions to uplift your spirit and bring joy to your every day walk with your Beloved. This book includes personal stories and over thirteen years of prophetic words from the Lord, pictures, lots of Scripture, and some research from a Hebrew perspective. The messages are straight from the Throne Room!
About the Author
Tammy Hendrix has served in various levels of leadership within Aglow International over approximately thirty years, in local, state and regional positions including prison ministry. Her desire is to serve the Lord in whatever capacity He calls her into, but has a strong desire for prayer ministry, and a heart of love for the people and the land of Israel. She has been on four trips to Israel from 2000-2018, as well as a Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic. For the past twenty-three years, Tammy has been involved in a weekly prayer group in Alabama where she and her husband Darrell reside. Tammy has been married to Darrell for thirty-eight years, and their family includes two sons Chad, and Kyle, as well as Chad’s two sons, Campbell, and Andrew.
Tammy Hendrix is the author of two books, “I Choose To Rejoice!” a 365 day Devotional book which was originally published in 2014, and a prophetic poem book with illustrations called “Captivated!” Both are available by WESTBOW PRESS.
The Elijah List featured two of Tammy’s articles in June of 2021, “The Dam Is Bursting!” and “The Coming Messenger.”
A passion she has is to read of the moves of God, and of revivals from past church history, believing that a great end-time revival is on the horizon. The best is yet to come!