December 18, 2006

by: Jade W.

“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. “And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus feet, and heard his word. “But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, ‘Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me.’ “And Jesus answered and said unto her, ‘Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” ~ Luke 10: 38-42, KJV

I can almost picture Martha, bustling about the kitchen and fuming the entire time! Her thoughts I’m sure go something like this: Can Jesus not see how hard I’m working while my sister just sits idly? Of all the times, to leave the cooking and cleaning to me, she has to pick now!

Finally, Martha can’t hold back her anger. She storms up to Jesus and barks, “Jesus, I’ve been working in that hot kitchen all by myself! Tell my lazy sister to come help me!”

Jesus’ response stunned Martha. “You’re troubled over many things. But one thing is needful and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Of the two, I am probably most like Martha. Whether it’s serving others or learning something new, I like to be doing something.

But sometimes there are situations in my life when Jesus says, “Sit and let me teach you.”

And I know that I miust learn to sit patiently.

“Be still and know that I am God:” — Psalms 46:10a

Bio: Jade West is a writer, dreamer, and born-again child of God! She has many goals and hopes for her future, but her number one goal is to be a living sacrifice for Jesus Christ. Visit her blog at http://my-god-rocks.blogspot.com/

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