Luke 10:38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.
As I read today’s scripture, I think about every party I’ve ever given. I get so caught up in the preparations that I tend to forget that people are coming for us, to spend time with us, not to critique our house, our food, our party-giving skills. I’m a Martha for sure.
Luke 10:39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.
Instead of focusing on appearances, on preparations, on all that still needs to be done, Mary focuses on relationship. She spends time at the Lord’s feet listening to what He says. She doesn’t worry about what hasn’t been done. She invests time in listening, in being present.
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!”
Lord, Like Martha, I tend to get so caught up in what needs to be done that I forget that this life is about relationship, about listening, about being present in each moment with the people You have blessed me with. Forgive me. Help me to be present. Help me never to forget the importance of relationship. Amen.
Luke 10:41-42 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Have a blessed day.