Luke 10:38-42 (NASB)
38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
39 She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word.
40 But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.”
41 But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things;
42 but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Two sisters, with different focuses. Martha was the sister of action. Mary was the sister who worshiped. While no one is all action or all worship, Jesus was showing us with those sisters both ends of the pendulum that we can tend towards in our spiritual journey. As we examine the life of Jesus, He maintained an amazing balance. His ministry had times of action, but He also slipped away for extended times of personal prayer and solitude.

Since the very beginning of the Christian church the pendulum has swung both ways. I wonder – do we have a good balance today? Do I have a good balance?

I see a lot of emphasis on activities in the churches today. Martha is always visible and seems to be very busy. I wonder where Mary is?

I pray that the church will maintain a good balance by following the example of Jesus.

Always praying for the glory of God,