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\u201d\u00a0Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named\u00a0Martha welcomed Him into her house.\u00a0\u00a0And she had a sister called Mary,\u00a0who also\u00a0sat at Jesus\u2019 feet and heard His word.\u00a0\u00a0But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, \u201cLord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore, tell her to help me.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0And\u00a0Jesus answered and said to her,\u00a0\u201cMartha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But<\/em>\u00a0one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her<\/em>.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (Luke 10:38-42).<\/strong><\/p>\nWe have all heard about Martha and Mary! Martha mouth and merry Mary!<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0As I was reading these verses one day, a certain phase caught my attention!\u00a0 \u201cA certain <\/em>village; a certain<\/em> woman name Martha.\u00a0 \u201cCertain,\u201d Jesus was on a mission!\u00a0 It had been established that He must go to this village to meet this woman. There was a purpose for this meeting, to help a woman find her place and her gift in the body of Christ.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong>Martha\u2019s admirable qualities are easily overlooked when we simply see her as a busybody who refused to sit at Jesus\u2019 feet. \u00a0We see she opened her doors wide to Jesus and his friends and as always Martha\u2019s desire was to make them comfortable and give her very best to meet their needs.<\/p>\nMartha had a serving gift (Romans 12). Some call these motivation gifts!\u00a0 These gift when used correctly are to give you joy and fulfillment in your daily life.\u00a0 Along with your gift you must learn to discern the time and how to use your gift for the edification of the body of Christ!<\/p>\n
There are several things we can glean from Martha\u2019s testimony. Jesus knows where you are and how to get you where you belong!\u00a0 God saw the potential in Martha and understood the frustration she was going through, if she didn\u2019t fulfill the purpose of her gifting, to serve others.<\/p>\n
This visit was not the first time Mary and Martha encountered Jesus. Verse 39 tells us, \u201c\u00a0<\/sup><\/strong>And she had a sister called Mary,\u00a0who also\u00a0sat at\u00a0Jesus\u2019 feet and heard His word.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 This indicates at one time both Mary and Martha had set at the feet of Jesus.<\/p>\nThis time they were in Martha\u2019s house and she felt a responsibility to make them comfortable. In her hustle and bustle to get everything perfect for the visit, she catches a glimpse of Mary setting at the feet of Jesus, enjoying her time with Him. \u00a0A fiery dart of the enemy entered her mind and she blew up!\u00a0 Wow, I can relate to that.<\/p>\n
She was immediately caught up in self-pity!\u00a0 She had allowed a thorn of life to enter and take over her thoughts which affected her attitude and forgot her purpose in preparing the meal.<\/p>\n
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The thorns of life had caught her off guard and instead of a servant attitude she was caught up in good works with a wrong motivation!\u00a0 Her \u201cgood works\u201d became a thorn, a snare, that choked out the Word of God.(Mark 4:18-19)\u00a0 She was no longer surrendered to the Lord using her gifts for the good of the body, but full of jealousy and frustration, causing her to lose sight of the purpose for her life.<\/p>\n
Jesus didn\u2019t bat an eye as He allowed Martha to rant on about her situation. He didn\u2019t get offended in the middle of her emotional upheaval.\u00a0 He loves His children and longs to hear everything that concerns them!\u00a0 He is eager to listen.<\/p>\n
After Jesus listens, He offers her the path to peace. \u201cBut one thing is needed<\/em>\u2026..\u201d This was an invitation for Martha to come and set, enjoy your friends and receive the anointing that will give you the peace that passes all understanding.<\/p>\nMartha had a gift that brought joy to her life, but we must learn to discern the seasons of life.\u00a0 Sometimes a peanut butter sandwich will do, you don\u2019t need a 7-course dinner.\u00a0 Martha did not discern the time and purpose of this visit.<\/p>\n
One thing Martha knew, where to go for help!\u00a0 She went directly to the highest authority in the room! We need to learn the ways of the Holy Spirit in our everyday walk of life.<\/p>\n
John 16:7 says, \u201cNevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage<\/em> that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but\u00a0if I depart, I will send Him to you.\u201d<\/p>\nDo you understand you have an advantage over the world?\u00a0 You have a helper in this world. Just like Martha,<\/p>\n
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all you have to do is ask!\u00a0 Jesus understands bad hair days and frustration in this world and that is why He sent you a helper.\u00a0 Are you taking an advantage over the frustrations of daily life.<\/p>\n
All that is required is surrender!\u00a0 This includes your time and talent!\u00a0 Time is your greatest<\/strong> asset.<\/strong><\/p>\nA little time in God\u2019s Word over time builds character and strength that will sustain the gift that is with you!<\/p>\n
Just as Jesus was interested in Martha and her daily life, He is interested in you!\u00a0 All you have to do is surrender!\u00a0 Ask for help and walk in His presence.\u00a0 You are that \u201ccertain\u201d woman Jesus is looking for!<\/p>\n
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