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Are You a Mary or a Martha?
The story of Mary and Martha reminds us to keep our priorities in the right order - God first in everything - no matter how busy our lives are. The following are some lessons we learn from Martha and Mary.
| 4 Lessons We Learn from Martha |
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Go straight to Jesus with your problem.
When Martha demanded that Jesus tell her sister to come and help her, He said, "Martha, Martha, 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 from her."
Do you think Martha was embarrassed by what Jesus said to her. Did she realize that she was missing out by being too busy serving instead of using that time to sit and listen to Jesus? Do we take time to sit still in God's presence and be instructed by Him? |
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Come boldly and confidently in the Lord's Presence.
Martha is so comfortable and confident in Jesus' presence that she can say to Him exactly how she feels and doesn't have to hide her frustration. We, too, should have a comfortable relationship with Jesus that is so solid and intimate that we can boldly come into God's presence anytime without fear and wanting to hide from Him. |
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Seek God's peace.
Jesus teaches Martha that the most important thing in life - 'one thing' that Jesus wants for all of us - is to seek peace in His presence. When we get that 'one thing' right, everything else will fall into place. In this place, we gain God's grace and wisdom for the task before us, and we will have God's peace in the middle of whatever busy season that we are in. |
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Activate your faith muscle.
When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him saying, "Lord if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you." What a statement of faith from Martha! |
| 2 Lessons We Learn from Mary |
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Seek God's presence first.
Mary wasn't concerned that she was breaking the cultural rules of her time. Because of her hunger to hear all that Jesus was teaching, she boldly made sure she had a place to sit and listen. Jesus said that Mary had chosen the right thing. He longs for us to also choose the right thing and take time throughout our busy daily lives to sit at his feet and soak in His presence. |
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Be devoted to Jesus and listen for Him to speak to you.
Mary had been listening to all that Jesus had been teaching, and in an act of devotion, she ministered to him by pouring out expensive oil all over His feet. Mary loved, trusted, and believed every word that Jesus spoke, so that is how she was able to show her devotion and take the opportunity to bless the Lord. |
Are You a Mary or a Martha?
The story of Mary and Martha teachers us that we need to be both a Mary and a Martha. When you seek God's presence, you become refreshed, and when you are listening to His voice you will receive His battle plan for your day.
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