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ENCUMBERED-2

Text :  Luke 10:40. 

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me.

Martha felt she was doing the right thing so much so she told Jesus to command her sister to join her.

One of the most dangerous foes to fight in christendom is the spirit of religion.

Mary was busy listening to the Master's words, while Martha was busy preparing food that the master will eat.

To a natural man, the two of them were doing the right thing. But when Martha was offended that her sister didn't join her, hear Jesus' response to her:
The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha! You worry and fuss about a lot of things.
But there’s only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her. Luke 10:41-42.

Obviously, many are still following Martha's style today. They worry and fuss about many things. (To fuss is to be encumbered with excessive activities).

That you are encumbered with legitimate activities doesn't make you right before God, He wants you more than what you have to offer.* 

Jesus told Martha that one thing is needful and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

It's high time you chose the one thing that is needful- hearing the Master. It is the only good part that guarantees life.

Bible Reading: Luke 10:38-42.

PRAYER FOCUS
1.) Father Lord, I receive grace to hear and obey your words this year and always, knowing well that you never fail.

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