“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
Psalms 46:10 (NKJV)
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Keep The First Things First.
Our relationship with Christ was never meant to come second. God calls us to place Him first in our lives, above everything else—even good things.
Here is what you need to know
- Inviting Jesus into your life and truly living with Him are not the same.
- Finding peace begins at the feet of Jesus.
In Luke 10:38-4, we find Martha inviting Jesus to stay with her and her sister, Mary. Dedicated to hospitality, Martha immediately set about serving and tending to their guest. However, her frustration grew as she noticed her sister, Mary, was not assisting her at all.
Mary had a different goal in mind. This second sister abandoned all work in exchange for spending time at the feet of Jesus.
Inviting Jesus into your life and truly living with him is not the same.
In verse 38, we see it was Martha who invited Jesus in, but it was Mary who spent time in his presence.
Unfortunately, Martha missed out on the richness of His presence because she was preoccupied with her tasks.
How often do we fall into the same trap, exchanging meaningful moments for busyness?
Here is what I want you to remember…
We’re not called to be busy, were called to be fruitful. Busyness results from striving to achieve on our own, while fruitfulness emerges as an overflow from what God is doing within us.
In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus invites us to do just that, saying,
“Take my yoke upon you, for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
I believe his burdens are light because when we seek him first, He gives us the strength we need to carry what ever comes.
No matter how Much I hate to admit it, there will always be things out of our control. We can work and we can prepare but we cannot control every outcome.
But consider…
Matthew 6:33 CSB
“…seek first the kingdom of God , and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.”
When we spend time with him first, love, joy and peace all flow from our spirit. All while God is at work providing what we need.
Which brings to part two…
Finding peace begins at the feet of Jesus.
While Mary’s words aren’t recorded in the biblical story, her actions speak volumes.
Mary, much like Martha, is deeply engaged, but the key difference lies in her focus.
Martha is overwhelmed by busyness and frustration, while Mary is immersed in her Savior’s presence. I can envision her, tranquil and absorbed, soaking in God’s presence. How peaceful that must have been.
Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that God will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in Him. We could all benefit from spending more time at Jesus’ feet, allowing His words to saturate our hearts and minds, simply loving Him for who He is.
The most significant moments we’ll ever experience are those spent at the feet of our Protector.
As children of God, it’s easy to lose sight of where our true priorities lie. While checking items off our to-do list offers a sense of accomplishment, our ultimate fulfillment is found in Christ.
Resting in God is a foundational aspect of our faith, yet it’s something we often overlook in our busy lives.
Let the story of Martha and Mary serve as a gentle reminder to prioritize what truly matters. Make time to choose the greater thing. Consider the words of David, as a reminder of where our hearts should find rest:
“The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” — Psalms 23:1-3 (CSB)
As you read Luke Luke 10:38–42 note:
1. What is each sister doing when Jesus arrives?
2. What does this passage reveal about distraction vs. devotion?
Journaling Questions:
1. Where is your passion for God’s word? Does it need to be reignited?
2. What occupies most of your thoughts and energy today?
Action Step:
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” — Psalms 46:10 (NKJV)
Set a timer for at least 5 minutes. Spend this time in quiet reflection, simply resting in God’s presence and listening for His voice. Afterward, take a moment to journal your thoughts and reflections.
