TEXT: Luke 10:42. But there’s only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her. It's important to get somethings straight in the story of Mary and Martha. 1.) *Martha was a disciple of Christ:* . She did not just welcome Jesus into her heart, she welcomed Him into her house, thereby making it easy for her brother and sister to know the Lord too. ( Luke 10:38). If you are a disciple of Christ, then today's message is for you. Don't just receive Jesus into your life, let those around you know He is the Lord of your life. Open your home to others and let them meet Jesus there. Being born again is not a secret affair. Announce Him to your world. Remember, if you are ashamed of Him here, He will be ashamed of you in eternity. (Luke 9:26). 2.) *She was encumbered with service:* . Along the line, Martha was focusing more on working for God than walking with God. This is an error many of us commit so easily in our Christian journey. ...
TEXT: Luke 10:42. “ But there’s only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her.” You can be busy without good result. *What counts is not just doing the right thing, but doing the right thing at the right time.* Activity is not always productivity, and movement is not always progress. In the story of Mary and Martha, Martha was occupied with many good tasks, yet she missed the most important moment - sitting at the feet of Jesus. Many believers today are overwhelmed with schedules, responsibilities, and even church activities, yet their personal fellowship with God is suffering. Jesus did not rebuke Martha for serving; He corrected her for being overwhelmed with it. Service is good, but devotion is better. When you major in what heaven considers minor, you end up exhausted and unfulfilled. But when you major in the major, which is God’s presence, His Word, and His voice, every other aspect of life finds alig...