Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Christ's Caring Correction

Luke 10:41 KJV
And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

I am thinking about the caring heart of the Lord.

When Martha comes with her criticism of Mary and plea that Jesus would make Mary help, Jesus response was, "Martha, Martha."
• There was no harshness
• There was no rebuke
• There was a teaching moment

Jesus urged Martha that Mary's priority was the right one. Things will get done.

I take it from this that Martha was serving when it was neither necessary or her place. Some people won't sit down. Their nature is so stressful that they can hardly bring themselves to slow down a moment or two.

Jesus did not rebuke her, but neither did He grant what she asked.

I am looking for the Lord to do as He pleases and just be a part of His work.

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