Luke 10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to His teaching.
In the wee hours of the morning, when the house is still and the world is asleep, it is easy to choose to be overwhelmed by Jesus. And while I know that choosing to be overwhelmed by Him is my CHOICE (as opposed to something forced on me), as I’ve studied over the idea for the past 24 hours, I’ve realized that for me, it’s not my default. I am a strong Martha, getting sucked into and overwhelmed by the seemingly urgent chaos of life even before I’ve realized it.
Luke 10:40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to Him and asked, “Lord, don’t You care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
And just like Martha, I’m so convinced that what I’m doing is important that instead of listening intently at His feet, I flitter around, fussing and fuming, when all I really need waits patiently for me to choose Him. Thankfully, I understand that what I become overwhelmed by IS my choice. But to be overwhelmed by Jesus instead of the by world is a choice I must make deliberately and often.
Luke 10:41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things….”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for impressing upon me that it is MY choice to be overwhelmed by You—Your grace, Your love Your presence—or by this world. Give me the strength and the grace to intentionally and willfully choose, always, to be overwhelmed by You and You alone. Help me to wrap myself in Your peace and love so that I can “Go placidly amid the noise and haste” of life, actively choosing You over the chaos of this world. Draw me closer. Amen.
Luke 10:42 “…but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
Have a blessed day.