Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42)
The sisters of Bethany, together with their brother Lazarus they speak of a family of God.We can liken them to two types of believers, DOERS and LISTENERS.What is the main thing in the House of God? To be busy for God or to be Involved with God? God has many servants (Marthas) but not many friends (Marys)
Jesus was often entertained in this home. It speaks of our heart-Revelation 3:20. He wants to come in but finds us too busy, No fellowship with Him
Martha wanted to please Him with service but Mary wanted to express her love and gratitude. He cast seven demons from her, she also anointed His hair and washed His feet-John 11;1-2. We cannot
minimize the importance of Service but we must get our priorities right-Service and Hospitality or
Relationship: what comes first? Jesus did not show disrespect for Martha, He loved them all- John 11:5.
What is God really asking from us? Deut.10:12.
It is so easy to be sidetracked with Service and works for God, a pitfall for many workers of the Gospel. (1 Cor. 9:26-27)
The Church in Ephesus was a model of a perfect Church, yet Jesus found fault with them and warned them-Rev.2:14. Their First love was more important to Him, than their works. Remember the unwise virgins of the parable? They neglected their relationship with the Lord because of neglect of the Word: the oil. (Mt. 25:1-13)
Martha felt neglected. Her mind was distracted feeling her service was not appreciated, she even accused the Lord of not caring......but in the end Mary was commended.
The sisters of Bethany, together with their brother Lazarus they speak of a family of God.We can liken them to two types of believers, DOERS and LISTENERS.What is the main thing in the House of God? To be busy for God or to be Involved with God? God has many servants (Marthas) but not many friends (Marys)
Jesus was often entertained in this home. It speaks of our heart-Revelation 3:20. He wants to come in but finds us too busy, No fellowship with Him
Martha wanted to please Him with service but Mary wanted to express her love and gratitude. He cast seven demons from her, she also anointed His hair and washed His feet-John 11;1-2. We cannot
minimize the importance of Service but we must get our priorities right-Service and Hospitality or
Relationship: what comes first? Jesus did not show disrespect for Martha, He loved them all- John 11:5.
What is God really asking from us? Deut.10:12.
It is so easy to be sidetracked with Service and works for God, a pitfall for many workers of the Gospel. (1 Cor. 9:26-27)
The Church in Ephesus was a model of a perfect Church, yet Jesus found fault with them and warned them-Rev.2:14. Their First love was more important to Him, than their works. Remember the unwise virgins of the parable? They neglected their relationship with the Lord because of neglect of the Word: the oil. (Mt. 25:1-13)
Martha felt neglected. Her mind was distracted feeling her service was not appreciated, she even accused the Lord of not caring......but in the end Mary was commended.
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