No More Distractions
MARTHA’s CHOICE! “But Martha was DISTRACTED by the big dinner she was preparing!” Luke 10v40 NLT. On that day when Jesus came to Martha’s house, Martha had a CHOICE. Her mind was on the natural preparations which took precedence over the spiritual priorities of sitting at Jesus’ feet and listening to His Eternal Word!
In fact, it irritated Martha that Mary was sitting at the feet of Jesus. Martha complained “Lord isn’t it unfair that my sister sits here while I do all the work. Tell her to come and help me!” The reply of Jesus was very significant! “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details. There is ONLY ONE THING WORTH BEING CONCERNED ABOUT!” Jesus is pointing out to Martha that she had got her priorities in the wrong order. The natural things do not take priority over spiritual things! This is where Martha made her biggest mistake. She had the same wonderful opportunity to sit at the feet of Jesus, but her WRONG CHOICE meant that she missed out on so much blessing that would have strengthened and increased her faith!
But Mary made the RIGHT CHOICE! Jesus said, “Mary has CHOSEN THE BEST PART, and it will not be taken from her.” Luke 10v42 NET. Martha would never get back her missed opportunity, but Mary would profit from her CHOICE- FOR ALL ETERNITY! She would never forget the wonderful words of Jesus which had helped shape her life. For YOU TODAY, make the RIGHT CHOICE and sit at the feet of Jesus! It will be WORTH IT!
- Pastor John Morgan