Mary and Martha

Martha always gets a lot of criticism when this story is discussed; but I believe her motive was pure. After all, it was Jesus who was her dinner guest!

I would have been a flurry too, and looking for some help with the cooking! Sounds to me like Martha was a "Type A" personality, and Jesus was teaching her to stress less; and rest in His great love for her.

I think Jesus would have been happier if Martha would have prepared a simpler meal; so that He could spend more of His time with HER.

What a great compliment that still holds true today...to simplify one's life in order to spend more time with Jesus is a treasure, indeed.

38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.

39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said.

40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"

41 "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things,

42 but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10: 38-42

The story of the crucifixion is one of the most graphic, heartbreaking tales ever told.

Like Mary and Martha, my heart weeps for the pain that Jesus endured for us...but, the joy of His resurrection assures us that we are loved, more than we can ever comprehend!

Can you imagine how everyone felt, as they watched their beloved Jesus endure the suffering of a Roman cross?

Can you imagine how their hopes of His kingdom were crushed as they saw him breath his last breath? How abandoned, and forsaken they must have felt!

Can you imagine their joy when Jesus showed up again...walking, talking, teaching, laughing, and loving them?

An amazing story, indeed.