Be Martha And Mary!
"But Martha was distracted."
Luke 10:40
A British publication reported about a new study that found
the average office worker in the UK takes more than 100
mini
breaks during the week, drinks 19 cups of coffee, and
attends
17 meetings. A whopping 56 % say their smartphones are the
biggest obstacle to productivity. Many of us can identify with
those numbers. Like Martha, we’re distracted.
Here’s another verse for you—1 Corinthians 7:35:
“…serve the Lord without distraction.”
This world is filled with distractions, and many of them have
to do with our technology. But distractions should never keep
us from determining in our minds to wholeheartedly pursue a
closer walk with God each day. Like Martha, we have work to
do, chores to perform, responsibilities to bear. But like her
sister Mary, we also need time to sit at the feet of Jesus,
fellowshipping with Him in Bible study and prayer.
The question isn’t whether we’re going to be Martha or Mary.
That’s a false choice. Mary needed time with Jesus, and she
undoubtedly learned how to do it. On the other hand, Martha
undoubtedly served others with diligence. The key is finding
the right balance between listening and laboring, always
giving priority to our walk with God.
