When I read through Luke 10 a few things jump out at me that I am familiar with such as Jesus send people out to spread the word. Also, the story of the Good Samaritan (which is a good one on mercy in Luke 10:25-37).
But there is another section that I don't think gets enough attention. The story of Mary and Martha. In Luke 10:38-42 Jesus entered a village and was welcomed into Martha's house. Mary (Martha's sister) was busy or "distracted" with serving while Mary sat at Jesus's feet and "listened to his teaching." Do you see the difference between Mary and Martha so far? One was distracted and the other sat with Jesus listening to his teachings.
Martha complains to Jesus that Mary should be helping her instead of sitting. Jesus's response to her was not condemning Mary or even criticizing Martha for her complaint. Jesus simply pointed out that Mary had chosen the "good portion" referred to it as "necessary" and said that it will "not be taken away from her."
How often do we get so busy with work or doing things that we think are for the Lord and yet we have forgotten to actually "sit" with Jesus? What do I mean by sit? I mean, how often do we make time to study the word, his teachings and his life. That is very important. It is also important to serve, but if we are serving and selflessness for God's sake is not at the center, then we may as well just call it volunteering and helping. There is nothing wrong with volunteering or helping, but when you serve with God at the center, it takes the focus on centers it in God's will and what is righteous.
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Hello, are you able to tell me the name of the first picture and who the artist is?
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