IMITATE THEIR FAITH/MARY MAGDALENE - "MINISTERING TO THEM FROM THEIR BELONGINGS"

 Mary and a number of other women helped to filled those needs.  The women were "ministering to them from their belongings." (Luke 8:1, 3)  Some may  have been women of means.  The Bible does not say whether they prepared food, washed clothing, or arraned for lodgings in one village after anoter.  But they willingly carried out their work of supporting this traveling group, which possibly numbered about 20.  The efforts of those women surely helped Jesus and his apostles to devote their full attention to the preaching work.  Of course, Mary knew that she could never repay Jesus  for what he had done for her-but what pressure it gave her to do what she could! 

Many today might look down on those who perform humble in bahalf of others.  But that is not the way God fee;ls.  Imagine how pleased he was to see Mary giving of herself, doing all that she could to support  Jesus and is apostles!  Today, too, many faithful Christians happily perform  humble services   in behalf of others.  Sometimes a practical favor, or even a kind word can do much good.  Jehovah appreciated such contributions. - PROVERBS 19:17; HEBREWS 13:16.

Next time: IMITATE THEIR FAITH/MARY MAGDALENE - "By the Torture Stake of Jesus" 

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