Luke 10:38-42 (NKJV) 38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.”
Martha welcomed Jesus into her home. But while He was there, she was busy serving and became worried and troubled. However, her sister Mary sat at His feet and listened to Him.
Even though on the surface it looked like Martha was doing what was good, it was referred to as a distraction. Because, at this particular time, she should have been taking a break from her serving to sit with Jesus and listen.
Can we get distracted in our serving? Yes. We can get off track if we are not careful in balancing our time.
This happens quite frequently. And this is why so many people get burned out and give up. We need to stay balanced in our serving.
How do we do this? We choose to give God first place, even before our serving. Jesus’ response to Martha was that Mary was doing what was needed.
Luke 10: 41-42 (NKJV) 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
This is how we get rid of worrying and troubles, by spending time in prayer and listening.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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