Are You a Martha?

If someone asked you the question: "Are you a Martha?", you'd probably think they were crazy. How could a man even consider answering yes to a question like that? That question is completely ridiculous. Or is it?

In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus came to visit his friend Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha. While Mary eagerly awaited to see Jesus and hear what he had to teach them, Martha was too busy preparing food to stop and spend time with Jesus. Martha got so frustrated that she voiced her displeasure to Jesus (v.40), who gently rebuked her and reminded her that Mary had her priorities right in choosing to spend time with him (v.41). Jesus said: but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her (v.42).

Let's be honest. How often are we too busy and too hurried to stop and spend time with our Lord and Savior? Do we get so wrapped-up in our own priorities and personal to-do lists that we miss His still, small voice? Are we so consumed with the minute details of our lives that we ignore the big picture of the eternal Kingdom?

We may be more like Martha than we want to admit.