Martha, Martha
Martha, Martha
Word of the Week
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10 V 41,42
Someone once said being busy can be classified as “Being Under Satan’s Yoke”. Isaac tells his son Esau that he will be under the yoke of his brother Jacob. But if he got restless about it, he will break from this yoke Genesis 27. Sometimes we are so consumed with this restlessness that you overlook what is important. The focus then becomes the yoke instead of Christ. Our sweat does not do it and neither does the muscles in the legs. Our personal strength can lead us to destruction and fatigue. Psalms 147 v 10, 11 (RSV) states that “His delight is not in the strength of the horse nor his pleasure in the legs of a man (man’s strength) but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him (awe of Him) and those who hope (trust) in his steadfast love”. Our help and direction comes from the Lord. Those that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. Only God can change things and people and on your own strength you will tire.
Now this is not to say we should not work, but being busy over something that should be laid at the throne of grace for Him to deal with, will leave you tired and the wrong restlessness. It removes your focus from Him. You can work for the Lord and being so busy like Martha, but miss the point. You can be a Pastor, Minister, Mother, Ministry worker, Committee Member, whatever God has called you to do in this season, and be so busy with the plans and leave no room for HIM to speak into your life. Martha was busy preparing a meal for Him the Lord and it overwhelmed her and asked God to ask Mary to help her. His response “you are worried and upset about many things but only one thing is needed, Mary has chosen what is better (to be at the feet of Jesus and restore). Now Martha, Martha, take time to rest at the feet of Jesus and fuel.
Prayer
Father you are my strength and shield in whom I trust. How you have fashioned my days from the end to the beginning! How awesome you are! Thank you for the Holy Spirit that helps me to overcome obstacles. Thank you that you are praying for me Jesus. Your mercies endure forever. Amen.
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Hear This Quote
Martha, Martha slow down! Oh the joy of the Lord is my strength!