Martha And Mary

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her." Luke 10: 38-42

How many of us find that things in life can sometimes distract us from what is truly important? Jesus said “But one thing is necessary”. One thing is necessary above all others!…and that is spending ‘quality’ time in the presence of God.

Not to say that other responsibilities are not necessary but we have to prioritize. This is ‘our’ responsibility.

When we give God time, he empowers us with his strength, spiritually, physically and mentally. We should always find the time to be in the Lord’s presence and to wait on him and ‘learn’ from him. Anxious worries, troubles, issues of any form are from this world and will all be dealt with when we put Jesus first in our lives. We only have to try this for our selves and see that Jesus takes care of everything…when we seek him and the Kingdom of God with all our hearts.

How can we ever learn from some one if we never have the time to be with them?

We should all make time to spend with Jesus in silence and prayer. Do not be distracted like Martha. The Holy Spirit enlightens us into all truth when we focus our hearts and minds on him. Immerse your self in his infinite Love. Jesus is always with us, always there, it is us who turn away at times because we’re too busy.

See how God helps our lives in this world when we sincerely seek that special relationship, that intimate connection with him…