As they went on their way, he entered into a certain village, and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she came up to him, and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister left me to serve alone? Ask her therefore to help me." Jesus answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:38-42 WEB.Mary and Martha were sisters who lived in the town of Bethany. They were very different people, as sisters often are. Martha was probably the elder, and she invited Jesus to her home. Then, like a good host, Martha set about serving all the guests. She was very busy with all the preparation, and she became distracted.
Soon the visitation of Jesus became a chore to her, and the joy of serving became a frustration. Martha was anxious and troubled about many trivial things that evening. She became so busy working that she missed a chance to spend time with Jesus while He was there. It turns out that was the most important part of the evening, for all too soon, Jesus was gone.
Mary delighted in listening to Jesus. She sat at His feet and listened to Him teach while Martha continued working. Finally, Martha got so upset with all the serving that she approached Jesus and said, "tell Mary to help me." Jesus refused and said that Mary had chosen what was best, and it wouldn't be taken away from her.
When you get busy, under pressure, and a lot of people depend on you, it is easy to feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. You may feel as if you don't get this done today that it will be the most horrible thing in the world, but it won't.
You may even lose focus on the Lord and what is actually important. You start to focus on your performance or lack thereof. We flatter ourselves by thinking that we are so important. When we are dead, the world will continue on just as it did yesterday because it does not revolve around us.
Don't get so busy that you no longer enjoy your life, because there is coming a time when it will be gone. God is the one who makes the sunrise in the morning, not us. So keep your priorities straight. Make God a part of your life, and set aside time for Him intentionally. Don't turn your relationship with God into a chore, and then blame Him for visiting you.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to see the big picture and not get so caught up in the details of serving You. Please bring the joy of the Lord back into my life and refresh my spirit. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link:
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I'VE BEEN MARTHA ON MANY OCCASIONS BUT I WANT MY HEART TO BE LIKE MARY'S. HOW WONDERFUL TO HAVE SET AT JESUS'S FEET AND BEEN BLESSED WITH HIS TEACHING. AMEN PRECIOUS LORD!
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Yes I too have been like Martha many times, forgive me LORD. I don't want to miss being in Your presence and listening to Your word. You are Joy unspeakable and I long for all You have for me. Thank You Lord Jesus, Amen
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Amen. Lord this world needs you. Amen
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I am guilty of this Lord please let me take the time to enjoy the best part, you in my life. In Jesus name I pray. Amen ????????
In Lord Yeshua's name I pray, Amen. I am thankful for our one on one time Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I continue to want to know You more and obey You in all my thoughts and ways.
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Such a valuable reminder, Pastor Dion. Thank you, Lord, for Your guiding Spirit. Amen
Amen. Refresh and restore me.
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Amen and amen, thank you for this message Pastor Dion!!! When I look back at myself I have to honestly say that I was much more like Martha getting so caught up in so many trivial things, always trying to go the extra mile and then getting so overwhelmed, exhausted and anxious that I really lost sight of my Lord, but now that I'm older and slowing down, which is thanks to the Lord, who put on the breaks so to say, I'm finding so much joy in resting in the Lord, and all I want to do is sit at His feet! How could I make everything in my life so complicated and stressful, which was my own doing; I'm thanking the Lord my God to get me to the point to see the light!!! (h5)
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