Better ... and lasting

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”                                                                          Luke 10.41, 42

Martha was concerned, perhaps overly so, about the practical arrangements and tasks. Mary separated herself so that she could focus more fully on Jesus, she sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said (v39).

There may be times to get on with physical tasks. But I know there are certainly times for us to “separate ourselves”, to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to what He has to say. We may not take in all He says in one sitting. We need to revisit, indeed to make a habit of coming to Him, unhindered by any other concerns, and giving ourselves completely to hear what He would say, and to be willing to follow anything He asks.

We need also to appropriate the assurance, for ourselves, that Jesus gave regarding Mary, that her times of sitting at His feet and waiting on Him would not be taken from her.

Lord Jesus,

I love You. Lord, I can’t help myself. I feel that You have drawn me into the sweetest place in You and with You. Accept my love and lead me, please, into a lifestyle that will please and delight You.

May I know the times to give to practical things, to the “doing” of ministry. May I also know discernment in what to do and what not to do.

May I be ever willing to come to You, settle at Your feet and give myself completely to You.

May I hear and receive all that You would say to me, whether spoken or otherwise. May I learn of You as I lean upon You.

I’m here, Lord. I give myself into Your arms. Receive me. Speak to me as You will, in Your precious name I ask.              Amen.