Scripture - Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" 41 "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
Observation - Jesus was talking to Martha here about the difference in focus. Jesus was trying to keep the main thing the main thing. Martha's complaint was that she was doing all the work and was distracted by all the things around her and that Mary was just sitting there listening to what was going on with Jesus. Jesus replied to Martha - you are worried about the wrong things. Mary is focused correctly and is doing the better thing. Martha was distracted by the business of the house.
Application - My wife has a book on the shelf (one that I haven't read) entitled "Being Mary in a Martha World" the title alone is enough to convict you to doing the right thing. This scripture is timely today. The busyness of life can cause us to really loose focus on the "Main Thing". Our worship of Jesus, our relationship with Jesus, our time with Jesus. Sitting at his feet is really the only place that we need to be. The only pressing thing in life is what we learn from Him. I know that the demands on my time can be VERY distracting. But the "Main Thing" needs to be the "Main Thing". Mary basically thumbed her nose at Martha and said I am sitting here learning something today. I am not getting up until I have spent some time with Jesus. Every day must be a Mary day! Slow down, put away the distractions and get some time with Jesus.
Prayer - Father, there have been several men tell me to slow down. Please help me Lord by giving me the strength and the discipline to make the main thing the main thing. Jesus I love you and long to spend time at your feet, listening to your word over my life and over my days. You are the one that I am here for and am willing to be taught. Help me to put the distractions away and focus on what you have to say today. To quote a phrase from the old show Frasier "I'm Listening!"
Observation - Jesus was talking to Martha here about the difference in focus. Jesus was trying to keep the main thing the main thing. Martha's complaint was that she was doing all the work and was distracted by all the things around her and that Mary was just sitting there listening to what was going on with Jesus. Jesus replied to Martha - you are worried about the wrong things. Mary is focused correctly and is doing the better thing. Martha was distracted by the business of the house.
Application - My wife has a book on the shelf (one that I haven't read) entitled "Being Mary in a Martha World" the title alone is enough to convict you to doing the right thing. This scripture is timely today. The busyness of life can cause us to really loose focus on the "Main Thing". Our worship of Jesus, our relationship with Jesus, our time with Jesus. Sitting at his feet is really the only place that we need to be. The only pressing thing in life is what we learn from Him. I know that the demands on my time can be VERY distracting. But the "Main Thing" needs to be the "Main Thing". Mary basically thumbed her nose at Martha and said I am sitting here learning something today. I am not getting up until I have spent some time with Jesus. Every day must be a Mary day! Slow down, put away the distractions and get some time with Jesus.
Prayer - Father, there have been several men tell me to slow down. Please help me Lord by giving me the strength and the discipline to make the main thing the main thing. Jesus I love you and long to spend time at your feet, listening to your word over my life and over my days. You are the one that I am here for and am willing to be taught. Help me to put the distractions away and focus on what you have to say today. To quote a phrase from the old show Frasier "I'm Listening!"
