THE SET UP
Back in the days of mullets and parachute pants (the 80’s), the rock band Styx had a hit song called Too Much Time on My Hands. The message of the song was, well..., that the singer had too much time on his hands (it wasn’t a super deep song). Today, there aren’t very many people who feel like they have too much time on their hands. Most of us are wishing we had more time so we could get all the stuff on our lists done. Martha, one of Jesus’ friends was like that. She was all about doing, doing, doing, especially when she was hosting people in her home. Her sister, Mary, on the other hand was pretty laid back. When Jesus was around, she wanted to hang out and listen to Him. Martha was frustrated that Mary wasn’t helping her in the kitchen, but Jesus told Martha she was missing the point. In our never stop world, it can be hard to slow down, take a breath, and just listen to Jesus. But it is always worth it.
PASSAGE TO READ
Luke 10:38-42 (Page 624 in our house bibles)
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
When you read this passage, are you more on Mary’s side or Martha’s side?
What is the best time and place for you to slow down and listen to Jesus through prayer and bible study?
What are the biggest distractions that can keep you from taking time to listen to Jesus?
PRAYER IDEA
Stop. Take 5 minutes out of your day to pray, which involves talking and listening to Jesus. Quiet your heart and let God speak to you.