Translations:DEV 16FN Old Testament Survey/7/en

Read Luke 10:38-42. 'There are often times in life when there are so many things that need to be done and demanding our attention that we get worried and distracted. When that pressure takes over we lose our joy. Jesus and his disciples were visiting in the home of Mary and her older sister Martha. It was a big deal, a very special occasion. Both sisters were excited and aware of the significance of the occasion but they responded very differently. Martha was driven by her desire to serve well by being the perfect host, doing all she could to honor and bless Jesus through her hard work. Mary on the other hand was driven by her desire to listen, learn and receive every blessing she could from Jesus. When Martha in frustration at her sister asked Jesus to direct Mary to come and help, Jesus affirmed Mary’s priority above hers. We must never let our motivation of doing ministry for Jesus get in the way of personal time with him. Both are important but first and foremost is the need to ‘sit at his feet listening to him’ and avoid becoming worried and distracted by all the good work. Guarding this priority requires constant discipline helped by accountability. How do you maintain your priority of sitting at Jesus feet listening to his words?'