Prayer Focus-Listening to Jesus

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at Mary’s choice to listen to Jesus.

She had a sister named Martha who opened her home to Jesus in Luke chapter 10. While He was there, Mary sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what He said. Martha was busy, distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.

Martha wanted Mary to help her. But Jesus said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed-or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Both sisters loved Jesus very much and had their own way of expressing it. But Mary chose to stop and listen to Jesus. She was open to learning from Him. She was pressing in and leaning on His wisdom. Serving Jesus is a noble thing to do, but it is never meant to replace our time with Him. The truth of His words will encourage us and feed our souls for a stronger faith.

Mary’s Choice to Listen to Jesus is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com