Mark 14:8a She has done what she could. (ESV)
This passage is talking about when the woman anoints Jesus's head in Bethany before His burial. Later in the passage it says that what she has done will be told in memory ( or as a memorial ) of her.
I was thinking about this yesterday as we were celebrating Memorial Day. Generally in the Bible memorials followed big events such as Passover or when the Israelites crossed the Jordan and they were told to place 12 stones as a memorial. This verse in Mark is speaking of a singular person doing what she could. I believe this applies to our soldiers who lost their lives in their fight for freedom for our Country or others. They did what they could and in many cases they gave all they could: their very lives.
Yesterday at church we tried to find ways to honor those who have served in the armed services, but it seems we can never do enough in light of what they did. If you know someone who has served our country, I urge you to call them today and say, "Thank you." And let's vow to never forget that our freedom was anything but free..... it cost some dearly.
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