JESUS SPEAKING
Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus answered, and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But only one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10: 38 – 42)
INSPIRED THOUGHTS
Although Martha had opened her home to Jesus, she had failed to recognize His divine significance. Mary however, understood the value of His words. She felt compelled to abandon her duties and sit at His feet; a fitting place to devour His every sentence. Jesus rebuked Martha’s angry demand; addressing her troubled and distracted mind by affirming the righteousness of Mary’s priorities. The knowledge of Christ’s words is a treasure beyond comparison.
Gold is one of the most valuable and sought after possessions anyone can acquire. On January 24th, 1848 gold was discovered near Sutter’s Mill in Northern California (thus initiating the great american gold rush.) The news spread quickly, enticing thousands of men from all over the country (and the world) to journey west in search of fortune and prosperity. These individuals immediately reoriented their priorities, abandoning their homes, careers, businesses, and even relationships to seek untold riches. A few did get rich, but almost everyone else went broke.
The words of Jesus Christ are far more precious than gold; they are divine and lead to eternal riches and a peace that no amount of money can purchase. Like Mary, we must open the bible and sit at Christ’s feet; abandoning any worthless distractions. Read His words and know the truth; apply His teachings and you will be filled with the Spirit of the Lord. If you reorient your priorities your relationship with God will flourish and grow. May we all understand the value of Christ’s words.
“Lord Heavenly Father, we come before You in awe and wonder. May we comprehend what is truly valuable and be drawn to Your Son. Help us to identify and eliminate those things which can distract us from accomplishing Your will. Teach us your ways, and fill us with Your Holy Spirit. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things, according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you!
Jesus Speaks 