Mark 14:5
The ointment was considerably valuable. The idea here was based on a pretended piety. Indeed, many ungodly things have been done in the name of piety. Giving to the poor is not, by itself, of utmost importance. Glorifying God is the chief end. It just so happens to be that giving to the poor usually meets that purpose quite well. However, having Christ himself there present provided a ready exception. To give this directly to the Lord was the right thing to do. Had he wished for it to go to the poor be would have said so. This once again reveals the thinking of the disciples. As Jews, they were going by the standard if the law, which would suggest just such a course as was suggested. But the Lord of the law was there, and he took precedence. Besides, Judas only said it as a pretence anyway.
Heavenly Father, when we think in our limited way we just cannot grasp truths about you. Help us to rely upon the understanding we can get from you through the Spirit. Thank you for your Word! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.