April 1 - Holy Wednesday

Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your time, then read one or all of the following Scriptures.

• Scripture: Matthew 26:6–16, Mark 14:3–11, Luke 22:3–6

Reflect on the devotional, and answer the questions to dive in deeper!

• Devotional: On Holy Wednesday, Jesus is anointed at Bethany, and His response reveals the beauty of faithful devotion. He honors the woman’s love, saying, “She has done a beautiful thing to Me,” reminding us that our acts of worship and sacrifice are precious to Him. At the same time, Judas begins to turn away, plotting to betray our Lord. The contrast is striking: some respond to Jesus with generous love, while others cling to greed and sin. Lent invites us to examine our own hearts—do we serve Christ with wholehearted devotion, or are there areas we hold back? Even as the shadow of betrayal and suffering draws near, Jesus remains steadfast, calling us to faith, repentance, and worship that flows from sincere love.

• Discussion Questions:
  1. What stood out to you in today’s passage?
  2. What questions do you still have?
  3. What is God asking you to do in response?

End your time with prayer, and ask the Lord to help you apply what you have learned today.