Woman of the Bible · Life of Jesus
Mary of Bethany
Sister of Martha and Lazarus, devoted follower of Jesus
Mary sat at Jesus' feet listening to His teaching, and He said she had chosen what was better. When Lazarus died, she fell at Jesus' feet in grief, and He wept with her. Before His death she anointed Him with costly perfume, and He defended her when others criticized the gift.
Key verse: Luke 10:42
Strengths
- Chose to sit and listen
- Extravagant worship
- Honest in grief
Struggles
- Criticized for her devotion
- Grieved the death of her brother
What Mary of Bethany teaches you
Faith. Make time to sit with Jesus and listen, because that is the part no one can take from you.
Family. Your devotion may look different from your siblings', and that is fine when it flows from love for God.
Business and calling. Give your best to what matters most, even when others call it wasteful, because God values what is done for Him.