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At Bethany: The Woman Who Anointed Jesus
A short devotional reflection on devotion and holy devotion.
January 24, 2026
In Bethany, an act of devotion interrupted custom. One woman prepared a costly gift, and others judged quickly.
Jesus did not scold devotion that cost her deeply. He named it as preparation for His body and burial.
The scene reminds us: worship is never small, and devotion is never wasted in God.