As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:38-42)
Being still seems like you’re not getting anything done.
It looks inactive, but in reality it’s where things happen.
Great things…
Wounds mended.
Hearts healed.
Tears dried.
Lessons learned.
Priorities aligned.
Hope found.
God revealed.
Passion stirred.
Love lavished.
Grace steeped.
In the account of Mary and Martha, Mary was still.
Many debate the bad rap Martha gets for being the one to get preparations done.
Only one thing is needed.
That “thing”, what is it? Don’t we want to know?
Mary is still.
And she knows He is God.
Mary sits at the feet of Jesus; in His presence, even though there is much to be done. And it is the better choice.
Oh don’t be fooled! She’s doing something.
Mary is doing the best thing.
The needed thing.
Sitting at the feet of the one who knows all things.
Being still and knowing He’s God.
If He’s speaking, make sure you’re listening.
Being seated at His feet, may seem like a lowly place of inactivity. But, the greatest things get accomplished there. Things no one else can do.
Place yourself at the feet of Jesus, be still, listen to what He’s teaching.
Come dear one, take a seat.
