Luke 10:40-42
But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
I've always loved this story. Jesus Calling lead me to again it yesterday. I noticed Martha was careful and troubled about MANY things, but she only mentioned ONE thing to Jesus. How many times do we go before Him carrying a full load of burdens and troubles and only tell him one? I wonder what else Martha was worried, upset or agitated about. Help was in her house and all she wanted to do was complain to Jesus. He wanted to help bear her burdens but she was too concerned about dinner running smoothly. I was reminded that time with Jesus is always more important..most important. I forget that so often. He wants to help me but I'm often too busy trying to tell everyone else what they ought to be doing just like Martha was. Martha was missing out and she didn't even realize it. It says "Mary hath chosen that good part." Mary made her own choice and so did Martha. The choice is: serve or sit still? Strive or cease striving, complain or cast (your cares 1Peter 5:7)? Be busy or be blessed? Be hurt or be helped? We have a choice too. It is so needful! Time at Jesus feet is needful. Hearing His perfect word is needful. Time at the masters feet "shall not be taken away from" you. It's never a waste of time to sit at His feet and hear His word.
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