Stop And Listen

For this Friday’s devotional I think we’ll look at Luke chapter 10, where we find Jesus visiting the home of Mary and Martha.

“While they were on thier way Jesus came to a village where a woman named Martha made Him welcome in her home.  She had a sister, Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and stayed there listening to His words.  Now Martha was distracted by her many tasks, so she came to Him and said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to get on with the work by myself?  Tell her to come and lend a hand.’  But the Lord answered, ‘Martha, Martha, you are fretting and fussing about so many things; but one thing is necessary. The part that Mary has chosen is best; and it shall not be taken away from her.'” (NEB)

I guess there are a lot of us like Martha.  We are born with a “getter done” attitude; constantly checking our mental “to do” list.  And there is certainly nothing wrong with being a Martha — but we must also be a Mary.

Each of us have tasks to accomplish — everyday things that just can’t wait.  But as important as those things may be, what is most important is that we remember to take the time to stop and listen to God.