“But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.”
Luke 10:40
It is interesting to note in this scripture that Martha welcomed Jesus into her house; there are many of us that welcome Jesus into our lives and corporate gatherings but fail to respond in worship to Him. We must ask ourselves what is the most important thing to do when God shows up? There is no doubt that God wants to be with us but what do we do when He comes?
Culturally speaking when a guest would come to a home in the days of Martha and Mary it would be incumbent upon the women to prepare and serve a meal while the men would converse so Martha in fact would seem from a natural standpoint to be doing the right thing. Let us ask ourselves this question. What is more important in our lives, being seen to be doing what is expected from people, or going “outside the camp” and encountering God? Today we are so consumed by doing we have forgotten about being. Did God save us for service or relationship?
How do we know whether living our lives for God is true worship or simply what we think is expected? How do we know whether we are Martha’s or Mary’s for we are all required to give of ourselves.
Are you pursuing a more personal relationship or becoming distracted by a self imposed form of service or worship which is fleshly in its origin and expectation?
it is when you develop the personal relationship that you can truly render the service God requires.
Garment of Praise
Monthly Insights for Spiritual Growth, Encouragement and Personal Victory.
Oluyemisi Onanuga
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible.
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Garment of Praise
Monthly Insights for Spiritual Growth, Encouragement and Personal Victory.
Oluyemisi Onanuga
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible.
Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”
Cover design by Fotologue Limited Lagos Island , Lagos ISBN 13: 978-1-60683-046-8 Copyright © 2020 by The Living Stones Ministry thelivelystonesministry@gmail.com
Published by Fotologue Limited. Lagos , Nigeria. www.fotologue.com
Printed in the Nigeria . All rights reserved under International Copyright Law. Contents and/or cover may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without the express written consent of the Publisher.