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Choose the Right Path

Now while they were on their way, Jesus entered a village (called Bethany), and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.

She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was continually listening to His teaching. But Martha was very busy and distracted with all of her serving responsibilities; and she approached Him and said, “Lord, is it of no concern to You that my sister has left me to do the serving alone? Tell her to help me and do her part.”

But the Lord replied to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered and anxious about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part (that which is to her advantage), which will not be taken away from her.”

Which part will you choose?

Mary chose one part, while Martha chose another. They both felt obliged and responsible for their decision. Mary chose to sit and listen to the Lord’s teaching continually. While Martha chose to get busy sorting out the chores and ensuring that everyone is well served and comfortable.

At some point, Martha felt cheated by Mary. She felt Mary was just being lazy seating at Jesus’ feet and not joining her to run around and get the chores done. She became so embittered that she had to report her to Jesus.

Amazingly, Jesus made Martha realize that she was doing herself no good. Jesus made her realize that she has misplaced her priority and she really has to learn from her sister, Mary. Precisely, Jesus drew her consciousness to the fact that she is too worried and bothered and anxious about so many things, which are of little or no significance in the scheme of things.

We all have a whole lot to learn from this event. Mary was acknowledged by Jesus to have chosen the right part. She has a vantage position ahead of Martha. And Jesus emphasized that it cannot be taken away from her. Her decision to seat and listen to Jesus’ teaching gives her an advantage that can sustain her a lifetime.

Which position are we taking in our walk with GOD? Is it the position of mere serving others, or the position of taking out time to seat at Jesus’ feet and listen to Him continually?

Lessons:

  1. Welcome Jesus to your home
  2. Learn to sit at Jesus’ feet: The only way to really focus and comprehend is by seating with a determined purpose. We get more distraction when we do lot of ups and downs, and we rarely enjoy the blessings of Jesus in the place of worship.
  3. Listen to Jesus’ teaching continually
  4. Avoid distractions of anxiety and worries
  5. Avoid distractions of serving responsibilities

Choose the right part.

Go and win with Jesus. Greatness lies within you. You will succeed, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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