Jesus Mary And Martha

Luke 10: 38-42

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, doest thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me.

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful, [anxious] and troubled about many things. But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Can you imagine how Martha must have been rushing around trying
to prepare a meal to serve Jesus and his disciples? She looks to her sister who is sitting at the feet of Jesus listening to him and says .. Lord, don't you care that I am doing all this by myself, tell her to get in here and help me !

Jesus did not blame Martha for being concerned about household chores.
He was only asking her to set priorities. Martha was busy trying to feed
the body but Jesus was busy feeding the spirit.

It is possible for service to Christ to degenerate into mere busy-work
that is no longer full of devotion to God.

Are you so busy doing things for Jesus that you're not spending any time with him? Don't let your service become self-serving. It is important to know whom you are serving.

Written By:

Marilyn J. Webb

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