Transforming Encounters: The 40-Day Challenge (Luke)ნიმუში

I love this text. Mary - the symbol of a true disciple. Her eyes fixed on Jesus, her heart filled with longing, awaiting words of instruction from His mouth. Her humble attitude at His feet says, “You are everything to me, I need you, I love you, I want to learn from you. Everything else in this world ceases to have importance for me because I am near you.” She is rewarded with the words, “Mary has chosen the better portion.” In many people’s eyes, like Martha’s, she would be characterized as lazy and disobedient. Don’t we often think this way? In our enthusiasm for work and obligations, and in our concern with pleasing everyone, we forget what is most important. We judge others, considering them irresponsible and lazy. But Mary did not let herself be fooled. What was Jesus saying, that she couldn’t tear herself away from him? Maybe this: I came into this world because I love you so much that I will lay down my life for you! I will save you from death and you will live forever! There is joy waiting for you, - no pain or suffering. One day I will come back for you, and until then follow me. Listen to my word. After I am crucified and take all the sins of the world upon myself. I will go to my Father, but DO NOT BE AFRAID! I will send the Holy Spirit to guide you. I will never leave you.

Decide today to choose the better portion. Be still, sit at the feet of Jesus, and enjoy His word.