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MAJOR IN THE MAJOR-2

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. We focus on the gifts more than the Giver. We focus on the work rather than focus on the owner of the work. *You can only please God with your service when He is pleased with you as a person.* 
Remember, God accepted Abel first before his offering. (Genesis 4:3-5). 

You can be busy for Him and still be guilty. He desires obedience and not sacrifice. He prefers fellowship to mere religious services.

3.) *She wanted to drag other disciples into her overwhelming activities:* This is where you need to be careful. You are not meant to be in all meetings. You are not supposed to grace the occasion with your presence, if the master does not want you there.

You are not called to be in all the departments in your church. You are not meant to lead or be part of every unit or group. *That it seems good doesn't mean it is meant for you.* 

 *You cannot please God with numerous activities. Nobody likes jack of all trade anyway.* Let your eyes be single . Be a person who carries God and not just God's things. *When you value His presence more than anything else, He places things of value in your care.* 

Beware of people who want to drag you into every activity in the name of God. Your time is your life, invest it wisely.

 *BIBLE READING*

Luke 10:38-42.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

Ask God for Grace and wisdom to discern what  truly matters. Pray for grace and strength to say no to both distractions and distractors in Jesus name.

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