Martha was distracted by all the
preparations that had to be made.
Lord, don’t You care that my sister has
left me
to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!
Luke 10:40-41
Imagine this scene: You are at home on a Friday morning, lazing around in your pj’s, yakking with your brother and sister. A sharp knock sounds simultaneously with the ringing of your doorbell. A very important-looking gentleman informs you that you will be hosting Governor Ralph Northam and several of his political team for dinner that evening at 7:00pm.
Your day immediately dissolves into a race to get your house in good enough shape for the governor to visit, as well as choosing a menu, purchasing the food and supplies necessary, preparing the food, then figuring out who is going to sit where at your table, and getting our all the china and silver to accommodate the meal you are simultaneously preparing.
The doorbell rings at 6:30pm (you have not yet changed into your dinner outfit), and in walks the governor – 30 minute early. He sits down in your living room, along with his team and – wait, what? Your brother and your sister already gussied up and looking fine. They all sit down to meet and greet, and suddenly you are all alone with your steaming, overloaded kitchen, trays of appetizers and charcuterie waiting to be passed, dinner to get on the table, and the final touches put on the desert table. Wouldn’t you feel like saying SOMETHING – especially to your siblings?
Jesus said – Hey - the dinner will get organized, and will eventually be served. And yes, it might not be perfect. But Mary has chosen to listen to My words, and you must not ask Me to take that away from her.
Summer Reading – New Testament
Monday, June 21 Luke
13-15
Tuesday, June 22 Luke
16-18
Wednesday, June 23 Luke
19-21
Thursday, June 24 Luke
22-24
Friday, June 25 John
1-3
Saturday, June 26 John
4-6
Sunday, June 27 John
7-9
Monday, June 28 John
10-12
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