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About-Him Devotional 09-25-04
Http://About-Him.Com Our Thoughts on the the life of Christ, from His baptism to His ascension, following the Harmony of the Gospels. 38 ¶ Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. It is now just a few months until Calvary. Jesus is at the house of His friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus whom He will later raise from the dead. Also, at a future time Mary will anoint the feet of Jesus with a very expensive perfume (Jn 12:2-8). Many feel that because Martha took charge of the household duties that she was older than Mary. perhaps so, since Luke states that it was “her house.” While Martha is busy preparing a meal for Jesus and His group, mary is sitting at the feet of Jesus, eagerly listening to all He has to say. Martha appealed to Jesus, “Please tell my sister to get up and help me.” Jesus turns to Martha in a loving manner and repeating her name for emphasise, “Martha, Martha,” He gives her a gentle rebuke. “Martha, you have burdened yourself down with serving. You are worried about a lot of things. Only one thing is needful and Mary has chosen that one good thing.” Conclusion and Application: How often do we let our religious duties get in the way of communion with Jesus? Too often. Jesus told us to not worry about tomorrow and to be content with food clothing and shelter. The lillies don’t toil or spin and the raven doesn’t have storehouse or barn. Yet the heavenly father knows what they need and supplies it. If we seek the kingdom of God first, all the necessities of life will be supplied for us. That’s a comforting thought. How much better to sit at the feet of the Master, listening to His gracious words. Words to live by and words that will carry us to eternity. I believe that while listening to Jesus, Mary gained insight into the significance of our Lord’s approaching death, for which she would anoint Him with an expensive ointment.
Humor
When the car engine developed a slight knock, the husband asked his wife if she had
bought special non-leaded or regular gas, but she couldn't remember. 'You probably
got the cheaper gas,' he said. 'That could account for the roughness of the engine.'
'No, the gas wasn't cheaper!' she replied indignantly. 'Well, how much did it cost?' asked the husband probingly.'It cost the same as always.' said the wife.'I told the man to put in the usual ten dollars worth.'";
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