Luke 10:38-41 (NRSV)
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Verse 38Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Verse 39She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. Verse 40But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." Verse 41But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things;
Devotion
“Mary sat at the Lord’s feet and listened.” The text study group I am a part of meets twice a month. We begin our time together with a check-in. It provides members a chance to share what has been going on in our life and also gives others a chance to listen. For friendships to grow each person must be willing to listen to the other. Without listening it is difficult for friendships to develop. The friendship between Mary and Jesus developed because she was willing to sit and listen. Most Christians find it easier to pray to Jesus but much more difficult to sit and listen. I have made it my morning routine to have a cup of tea and sit quietly in my hot tub and simply listen. I am always amazed at the ideas that the Holy Spirit reveals to me when I take the time to simply listen.
Prayer
Take a few minutes in prayer to simply sit and listen to Jesus. Amen.
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