Luk 10:39-42 | MHM | STEP | v. 39 : Martha had a sister named Mary, who sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to his teaching. Mary chose to focus on Jesus and learn from him. She put spiritual things first, showing us that listening to Jesus and learning from him is the most important thing we can do.

‏ Luke 10:39-42

v. 39: Martha had a sister named Mary, who sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to his teaching. Mary chose to focus on Jesus and learn from him. She put spiritual things first, showing us that listening to Jesus and learning from him is the most important thing we can do.

v. 40: Martha was distracted with much serving. She became worried and upset because there was so much work to do. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me.” Martha’s problem was not that she was serving, but that she was anxious and upset about many things. Sometimes we can become so busy with serving that we forget to spend time with Jesus.

v. 41: Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things.” He gently corrected her, showing that she was letting her worries take over her heart. Jesus cares about our service, but he wants us to have peace and not be overwhelmed by our duties.

v. 42: Jesus continued, “But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Jesus was saying that listening to him and being close to him is the most important thing. Mary made the right choice by sitting at Jesus’ feet, and no one could take that away from her. This teaches us to put spiritual things first and to find our true happiness in Jesus’ words and presence.