Seated at Feet of Jesus

Luke 10:38-42

Contemporary English Version

³⁸ The Lord and his disciples were traveling along and came to a village. When they got there, a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 

³⁹ She had a sister named Mary, who sat down in front of the Lord and was listening to what he said. 

⁴⁰ Martha was worried about all that had to be done. Finally, she went to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it bother you that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to come and help me!”

 

⁴¹ The Lord answered, “Martha, Martha! You are worried and upset about so many things, 

⁴² but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.”

 

 

Mary’s physical position reflected the position of her heart.  Martha was distracted by all the work to do.  

 

Martha’s distraction was pulling her away from Jesus.  It bothered Martha that Jesus wasn’t bothered by Mary not helping her out.  Martha came to a wrong conclusion about Jesus.   

 

Jesus does care about stuff, but He cares about quality time more with you more.  We must not let wrong priorities lead us away from intimacy with Jesus.

 

Chris Hodges says… “I have decided that I am not going to let anything that will ultimately mean nothing keep me from experiencing what will ultimately mean everything.”

 

Where Mary sat made all the difference.  She took a humble position before Him.  The closer I am to Jesus.  The better my life will be.  Life may be tough, but having the eternal perspective of Jesus makes all the difference.

 

1.        We must choose to be close to Jesus.

2.        We must get rid of all the distractions. 

3.        We must get close to Jesus, so people in our sphere of influence can know Him. 

We can’t manage what everyone thinks of us.  Martha is remembered for her distractions.  Mary is remembered for her devotion to Jesus.