Date: January 17, 2011 10:08 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Priorities and Peace
Priorities and Peace
"Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She asked, 'Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself'" (Luke 10:40)?
Scripture Focus: Luke 10: 39-42
When Jesus and His disciples came to visit Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, Martha was burdened with preparing the meal for over a dozen men. As she toiled with her hands, she stewed in her mind. She expected her sister's help, but Mary sat and listened to Jesus. Martha's resentment simmered until she questioned Jesus' concern.
Jesus knew Mary was not the solution to Martha's problem. He didn't give Martha advice about cutting her list or delegating her chores or multi-tasking. Nor did Jesus trivialize the enormity of Martha's responsibility. Rather, He advised her to reprioritize her list. She longed for Mary's help; Jesus wanted Martha to long for Him.
Even today, peace is not proportional to the number of items we check off our list. Like Martha, we are burdened with "too much to do." We wish others would lighten our load. When we're weighed down with responsibility, our efforts to find relief can drive us to bitterness. We'll only experience peace if we listen to Jesus through His Word.
Insight: When you're disappointed by others or burdened by your list, take time with Jesus to find relief through His peace.
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