“The Chosen” series, Season 4, Episode 7 portrays Jesus visiting sisters, Mary and Martha at their home. If you had to guess, you\u2019d probably peg me as a Martha. Oh yes, I\u2019d be that whirlwind, dusting every corner and probably running a small catering operation from my kitchen to serve the best meal ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I would have been busy for days getting my menu and my home perfected. But Mary was getting herself ready to sit at Jesus\u2019 feet. Mary didn\u2019t want to miss a single word that Jesus, the guest of honor, spoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Chosen\u201d gave me a new perspective about that story. When Jesus addressed Martha about her busy-ness, He didn\u2019t speak to her about her hospitality. He spoke loving words to His dear friend. He said, ‘Martha, you are ANXIOUS and WORRIED about MANY things. There is only the need for one thing.\u201d (Luke 10:41)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doesn’t that sound familiar? Anxiety and worry are like the uninvited guests at our own dinner party. Politics, violence, unemployment, and let\u2019s not even start on the everyday stuff — kids, work, household chores, and those endless to-do lists. No wonder we\u2019re glued to our phones, seeking distraction in the latest cat video or social media update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Jesus, the ultimate party planner, knows how to bring balance to our chaos. His gentle reminder to Martha is the same for us today: \u201cThere is only one thing needed.\u201d And what\u2019s that? Taking time to simply sit at His feet and listen to Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imagine that. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, our great Balancer, inviting us to take a breather from our worrying and our busyness. He cared so much about Martha and cares so much about us that He continually provides gentle wisdom-filled correction on how to be His disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welcoming Jesus into our lives is what is most necessary. He reminded Martha, and you and me — “THE ONE THING that is necessary” \u2013 is to be His disciples, sitting at His feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our relationship with Jesus is to give Him complete attention when we can. He doesn\u2019t mind if we\u2019re in the kitchen, the laundry room or at our desks. He cares about us, and He knows that He has the answer to all our concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sitting at the feet of Jesus for a while, sitting in His presence, fuels us with peace that passes understanding and joy that helps us laugh at the lies of the enemy. \u2018Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus\u201d and embracing the moments in His presence — a most needed thing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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