Martha: The Sequel

"Now it happened as they went 

that He entered a certain village; 

and a certain woman named Martha 

welcomed Him into her house.  

And she had a sister called Mary, 

who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.  

But Martha was distracted with much serving 

and she approached Him and said, 

"Lord, do You not care 

that my sister has left me to serve alone?  

Therefore tell her to help me.'   

And Jesus answered and said to her, 

'Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled 

about many things.  

But one thing is needed, 

and Mary has chosen that good part, 

which will not be taken away from her.' "

Luke 10:38-42

So.  Then what?

What did Martha do then??

Have you ever wondered how Martha responded?  I mean, what was she supposed to do?  It was her house, and people needed to be fed.  Jesus needed to be fed!

And yet...

Jesus' words make it clear that there was something wrong with Martha's actions.  And maybe her motives.   So did she sit down?  Let the casserole burn?  Decide to forgo the Baked Alaska?  {yea, like anyone would serve a casserole, followed by Baked Alaska.  But I digress...}  Did she ignore the dishes until the next day?

And did she sit right down at Jesus' feet?  Did she refuse to be distracted, worried and troubled about many things?

And did she choose the one thing that is needed?  That which would not be taken away from her?

What do you think she did?

What will you do?

~ "Martha, as soon as she heard

     that Jesus was coming, 

      went and met Him" ~

John 11:20