John 11:55-12:19.   There are many who count themselves as followers of Jesus.  The question is “Why are you following him?”

1. Judas followed him for the occasional dip into the moneybag. Do you follow Jesus for financial gain?
2. Mary followed Jesus because she loved him and devoted herself to him. Her love for Jesus was extravagant. 
3. The crowd followed Jesus because they were looking for a miracle.  Would you follow Jesus if you saw no miracles?
4. The chief priests and Pharisees pursued Jesus in order to get rid of him.  Is your Jesus tucked up inside a box for you to do with him what you will?

LORD, we choose to follow Jesus as Mary did – with a heart of extravagant worship.