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 all the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
This morning my Savior reminded me again of Martha–who thought she was focused on what was important, who was so convinced she was right that she demanded that the Savior of the world get her sister off her duff and command her to help. Poor, beleaguered Martha, who thought she was focused on the one important thing only to find that she had it all wrong. I feel like Jesus is gently tapping me on the shoulder, trying to alert me that I, too, am off course again.
1 Cor 1:29 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong….
And just like Martha, I find myself in a bit of an indignant tizzy. “Why is no one helping me?!? Why is no one cooperating?!? Clearly, I am the only one who understands how this needs to work, yet no one will get on board with what needs to be done!!!” And my precious Savior softly whispers, “Beloved, You are focusing on the wrong thing.”
Mark 9:24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the reminder of what’s important. I deeply believe that You are present in every situation and circumstance. The fact that what I’m trying to do, trying to accomplish, keeps getting thwarted tells me that You have a different plan. Help me to focus on the one important thing–You. Draw me closer. Amen.
1 Cor 1:31 …”Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.