Prayer
– Lord Jesus, You told Martha only one thing was needed. As the Hebrews writer
tells us—You are always the same—so that tells me that we need only one thing. “Jesus
Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So do not be attracted by
strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God's grace, not from rules about
food, which don't help those who follow them.” Hebrews 13:8-9. Like Martha and
Mary, You are all we need.
As
Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a
certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her
sister, Mary, sat at the Lord's feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha
was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus
and said, "Lord, doesn't it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits
here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me." But the Lord
said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these
details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has
discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:38-42 (Underlined for
emphasis.)
A buffet feast - like Martha was preparing.
At a Dead Sea Hotel & Spa - Israel
Meditate.
Consider your choices.
What
choices do you make when you entertain?
Here’s a lady who invited some
travelers into her home for a big meal. She wanted to spend time with her
guests, but she was distracted. According to the Thayer’s Greek Lexicon to be distracted
is to be over-occupied, too busy, about a thing. That is just how Martha was
reacting with Jesus and His disciples visiting her home. Distracted. Befuddled
like Martha? That could easily be me. I have lots of things I want to do…some
even definitely for the Lord! But soon I’m off down a rabbit hole like Alice in
Wonderland. Feeling that God is calling me to start a Ladies Bible weekly Bible
Study. Trying to finish my great-grandmother’s crazy quilt, wanting to measure
windows for new blinds, weeding my little garden patch, continuously cleaning
and cooking…planning to de-clutter and downsize! Mending. Blogging. Writing
stories. Reading. Walking. Exercising. There is so much to do! Is there time to
sit at the feet of Jesus? To be like Mary? Hmmm. I’m like Martha…cooking up more
than one dish. Wanting to help someone and for someone to help me. Jesus noted,
there is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it,
and it will not be taken away from her.
Mary discovered that Jesus’ teaching
was the thing worth being concerned about. It was rare that a woman, the
unrespected gender of that era, would be in the honored place at the teacher’s
feet. But there she was, soaking up the wisdom of our Lord. Was Martha
listening as she worked? It is unlikely. Remember she was distracted. How often
do you multi-task and not remember what you heard or overheard? What is your
choice today? Sitting at the feet of Jesus, or being distracted with all the
tasks of life?
Verses
of Salvation ~ But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles,
Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. This foolish plan of God is
wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God's weakness is stronger than the
greatest of human strength. 1
Corinthians 1:24-25
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