What Happens in the Story of Mary and Martha?
Jesus used this moment to make a point about priorities which still applies to us today. For many of us, their big contribution to the Gospels is the story of what happened when Jesus visited them. They are witnesses to one of Jesus’ most spectacular miracles, and Mary shows her devotion to Jesus in a powerful way. With the exception of Jesus’ mother Mary, Lazarus’ sisters Mary and Martha are probably the most famous female characters in the Bible. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." ~ Ephesians 2:8-10 Why Is the Story of Mary and Martha so Relevant Today? And this is not your own doing it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. "For by grace you have been saved through faith. "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." ~ Matthew 6:33 His grace is sufficient and His mercies are new every morning! He offers us peace in the middle of chaos and worries. We can set aside time each day to come before the Lord in prayer and reading His word. What is stealing your attention from Jesus today and letting bitterness sneak in? It's time to stop rushing and worrying like Martha and take a seat like Mary.
Yes, Martha showed wonderful hospitality welcoming Jesus and his disciples in, but she got lost in the distractions. When Martha complains to Jesus, he gently reminds her of what her focus should be on - building a relationship with Him. Mary prized the time with Jesus and gave her entire focus to his presence. If Jesus was in front of you, would your first thought be to make everything perfect or to stop and spend time with the Savior? What is your mind's attention on? What we give our mind's attention to, gets our heart's affection.
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