Morning Champion.
Remember What is Essential!
Luke 10: 38-42 (The message translation)
A woman by the name of Martha welcomed him and made him feel quite at home. She had a sister, Mary, who sat before the Master, hanging on every word he said. But Martha was pulled away by all she had to do in the kitchen. Later, she stepped in, interrupting them. "Master, don't you care that my sister has abandoned the kitchen to me? Tell her to lend me a hand."
41-42The Master said, "Martha, dear Martha, you're fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has chosen it—it's the main course, and won't be taken from her."
There is a time for being a super servant like Martha. Great churches are built by faithful “Martha” type servants that serve with a passion long after others have gone home. Jesus was not rebuking this servant- hearted way of living but He was just gently reminding her not to let her hard work become a distraction for what is essential.
What was essential to Martha that day is essential to us. What is it? It is taking time to sit at the feet of the Lord and let His every word wash all over you. This is what Jesus regarded as essential and so should we.
This should be essential to us first of all because:
- He deserves our undisturbed attention whenever He wants it.
- When we learn to sit at His feet when we discover that it is there that we receive the wisdom and strength to serve like He has called us to.
I don’t know about you Champion, but honestly I find it easier to be like Martha than Mary. I know other people who have a problem getting away from Jesus feet and they don’t do anything. This isn’t right either but I suppose it comes down to how you are wired? One thing I have resolved in my heart, and that is that I am going to take more time in my daily life investing in sitting at His feet as Mary did. Why? Because this lovely account in Luke gives me revelation that it is God’s will for my life and that I will actually be a better servant (Martha) if I do.
2 Thoughts for You to Chew on Today
- How about you, are you a stronger Mary or Martha? Which sister do you need to embrace a little more in your life?
- If spending time is the essential thing then that makes it the main thing. Commit with me in the midst of a busy world to keep the main thing the main thing!
Blessings,
Andy
A devotional by Pastor Andy Elmes to inspire you with a godly thought to start your day well. God’s word is indeed the breakfast of champions.
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