Jesus Listened to Martha's Complaint

By Mary Vee
Luke 10 

Martha

Photo by Mary Vee
Land near Jerusalem

My name is Martha. I have heard a lot about a prophet named Jesus. His disciples traveled with him on a journey to Jerusalem.

They arrived in my village at meal time. I offered my home for them to rest and food to eat. Jesus said, "Thank you," and followed me to my home.

I showed them to a room where they could relax from their journey. My sister, Mary entered about that time.

"Rabbi, this is my sister, Mary."

The disciples sat and faced Jesus. I suppose he planned to teach them. I left the room and went to the kitchen to prepare the meal expecting Mary to join me, but she didn't.

I rushed about the kitchen cooking as fast as I could. As each minute went by I wondered what Mary was doing. I really needed her help.

I walked to the other room with a handful of dishes and was shocked to see her sitting on the floor listening to Jesus. What was the matter with her? These men were hungry. We have been honored with their presence and must give them our best. 

I couldn't stand it another moment. I walked into the room and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"

Photo by Mary
Land near Jerusalem

Jesus didn't look at Mary. He didn't tell her to go and help. Instead, he looked at me and said, "Martha, Martha."

I didn't know what he meant.

He said, "You are worried and upset about many things, but there is only one thing worth your attention. See Mary? She has chosen what is better. She sits here listening and learning. All that she has heard will not be taken away from her."

And so I left the food for later. I sat with the disciples and Mary and listened to Jesus teach. His words touched my heart. I felt so blessed.

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*Author of blog's note: If you have questions, please feel free to leave them in the comment section. I will see them and will answer as best I can or direct you to a source.


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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.