Luke 10:38 Now while they were on their way, Jesus entered a village [called Bethany], and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
Are we at times so busy with other things that we forget what is most important? We run here and there, trying to keep up with a busy, hectic schedule we set for ourselves.
Mary and Martha are often contrasted as though each believer must make a choice: be a worker like our sister Martha or be a worshiper like our sister Mary. In the Bible, Martha was busy with the table layout, the dishes, the cups, and the food to be served! You name if Martha’s hands were busy at the task.
Now, do not get me wrong, in 1 Thessalonians 4:11, the apostle Paul encourages believers to “work with your own hands.” Also, Ephesians 4:28 teaches that hands that once did wrong should work at honest labor so that a person will “have something to share with the one in need.” And 11:6 “as one never knows which work will prosper.” Therefore, it is important to keep ourselves busy, but we must be mindful of those things our hands find to do. Are we busy with recognition, or with those things that are spiritual?
“Martha, worried and bothered and anxious about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.” v.42
Mary felt in her heart to give their special guest the best. Therefore, taking all she had, she purchased a very expensive bottle of perfume which she used to wipe the feet of Jesus.
Sometimes we have to look beyond those things that can hinder us and see the good that lies right before us. Doing that which is good and perfect in heart, which can make the best of the change in your life. Your choice, be mindful of how you choose.
Blessings,
Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes | The Church Within You!
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