Martha Martha: A Gentle Rebuke from Jesus

Daily Scripture Threshing for Sunday, April 28, 2024

Today’s Text: Luke 10:38-42

Key Verse: 1 Timothy 6:6 (ASV): "But godliness with contentment is great gain."

Imagine a warm and welcoming home, filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread and the sound of lively chatter. That's what we all do when an August visitor is coming to our home. Martha is just like ibe of us, a real hostess. Like many, she is busily preparing a meal for her guests. But she has an uncommon sister, Mary, who understood time like a woman of Issachar, sits at Jesus' feet to learn.

Going the way of Martha always leads to exhaustion and frustration. Don't try to manage things on your own when theres a place at the feet of Christ. It will leave you feeling overwhelmed, empty and underappreciated. Watch out for brethren in this zone, and you'd see why they belong to Marths club. They are known for being always cranky and empty.

But thanks be to Jesus, whose gentle rebuke, "Martha, Martha," is a loving reminder to prioritize what truly matters. He is not dismissing Martha's efforts or the importance of hospitality, instead, He is encouraging her to focus on time with Him, which is the one thing that brings eternal value. If you feel like being on a split-screen and your sude is Martha's. You find yourself on the side that's busy in the kitchen, while others are on the other side, sitting at Jesus' feet.

The more you becomes increasingly frazzled, the more your side of the image becomes more distorted and blurry, while those on Mary's side remains peaceful and clear. What would you do? Why won't you locate those "many things" that distract you from spending time with Jesus? Why not prioritize your time and energy to focus on what truly matters? What "better thing" has God called you to, and how can you embrace it with joy and dedication?

Quote for the Day: "May we learn to embrace the gentle rebuke of Jesus, trading our busyness for blessedness, and our distractions for divine connection." (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Father of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, out Father. Please help me to recognize the distractions in my life that keep me from spending quality time with You. Forgive me for my busyness and teach me to prioritize what truly matters. May I, like Mary, choose the better thing and find peace in Your presence — in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

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