Mark tells us about the tipping point for the disciples. It’s the story in Mark 14 of the woman who anointed Jesus’ head with oil, preparing him for his burial. Arguably, the event had nothing to do with them (which is a lesson we should learn from). As Jesus pointed out, her act of love would be told throughout time.
What is a tipping point? It’s an event—or crisis—usually following many smaller events, which creates a response from us. When the scales are tipped, we’ll either fall into the arms of God…or Satan. It’s a choice. We always have a choice.
Judas was the keeper of the purse for the group. He’d been pilfering money from said purse. So we know money was on his mind. This event made him indignant that a huge amount of money had been “wasted.” So when Jesus rebuked him instead of the woman and the scales were tipped…he chose Satan. He ran to the chief priests to betray Jesus.
You may have had a crisis moment lately. We all have them. The scales have been tipped. Whose arms will you fall into? Will you embrace Truth or the lie? If Judas could stand before you today, he’d plead with you to choose Jesus.
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