Post by Woody Williams on Jul 22, 2007 6:53:15 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Luke 10:38-42
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Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a
woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named
Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying.
But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and
asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all
the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered
her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things;
there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part,
which will not be taken away from her."
Devotional
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Mary and Martha represent two different ways of relating to a
situation. Martha is practical and aware of the need for hospitality,
comfort and the practical issues of having a guest. Mary, on the
other hand is absorbed by Jesus and his teachings. She hungers to
hear his words, insights and wisdom. Martha's irritation with Mary
provides a setting for Jesus' that point to Mary's unbroken and
undivided attention to him. Jesus was there, in that household, to
serve and not be served. It is the same today.
Prayer
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Lord, help me not to lose what Jesus has to give me by becoming
anxious over how I may please him. Amen
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Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a
woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named
Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying.
But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and
asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all
the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered
her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things;
there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part,
which will not be taken away from her."
Devotional
----------
Mary and Martha represent two different ways of relating to a
situation. Martha is practical and aware of the need for hospitality,
comfort and the practical issues of having a guest. Mary, on the
other hand is absorbed by Jesus and his teachings. She hungers to
hear his words, insights and wisdom. Martha's irritation with Mary
provides a setting for Jesus' that point to Mary's unbroken and
undivided attention to him. Jesus was there, in that household, to
serve and not be served. It is the same today.
Prayer
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Lord, help me not to lose what Jesus has to give me by becoming
anxious over how I may please him. Amen