By Amanda T. (read her blog here)
Martha was a “restless will,
hurried to and fro.” She was busy, but by her busyness, she missed out on what Jesus said was “that good part.” That
good part which Mary chose: simply sitting at Jesus’ feet, listening, learning,
but otherwise, doing nothing!!!! (see
Luke 10:38-42*)
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Often, as single girls, we dream
of “Martha lives” as we observe what we perceive as dull nothingness. Whether
we desire to be an adoring bride, a mother, a pastor’s wife, a girls’
counselor, or a “busy bee,” we cannot move beyond our single, seemingly stagnant
years.
In her Bible study book, Living With Passion and Purpose,
Elizabeth George reflected how Jesus spent thirty years before ministering for
three years, concluding, “He shows us that, if we desire ministries to others,
we must start with preparation . . . and then wait for God to provide the
opportunities.”
As single girls, we might have
many hopes and dreams for ministry. But
. . . now . . . as we live our single years in our parents’ homes without the busyness
previously mentioned, we should be content to “sit at Jesus’ feet” and learn
and prepare. We have no clue what
plans God has for us, but we can learn what God’s Word says. We can gird our
armor and spiritually equip ourselves for what lies ahead. As busy brides,
mothers, wives, and counselors, we will not always have an hour or two to dive
into God’s Word – but we do now.
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Instead of frustrating our lives
with dreams of busyness, why don’t we relax in the time God has given us and
sit at His feet, absorbing His Word? Why don’t we learn as much as we can? Let
us not throw away “that good part” that we have now and waste it on dreams and
frivolous things.
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*“Now
it came to pass, as they went, that He entered into a certain village: and a
certain woman named Martha received Him into her house. And she had a sister
called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His word. But Martha was
cumbered about much serving, and came to Him, and said, Lord, dost thou not
care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she
help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful
and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen
that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”
Luke
10:38-42
About Amanda:
Amanda is a
homeschool graduate living with her parents and eleven siblings in Louisiana. Their family
sings together, sharing God’s love through music in churches and nursing homes.
Until God shows her a different path, she enjoys teaching piano and music
theory, hymn-arranging, photography, writing, spending time with her siblings,
and home economics. In the past few years, Proverbs 3:5-7 has been a passage that God has used in
her life, showing her how vital it is to trust Him in any issue. You may visit
her blog: withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com
2 comments:
Amanda dear, the Lord has used you to answer something in my life right now - I didn't know what it was but yes, this is exactly it! I AM a Martha type, only I hadn't ever thought of it in this way, of fighting against what I may think of, as you said, "seemingly stagnant years". Eye-opener! :)
Just another reminder of some of the lessons in resting in Him and growing closer in my relationship with Him if I want to be used by Him He's been teaching me of late. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! It was such a tremendous blessing to me. :)
In Christ,
~Rachel~
Dear Rachel,
I am humbled to know that God has used me to help you in a tiny way! I so don't have it "all together" and some things are much easier "written than done." :) I know that I lean towards being a Martha all of the time but by God's grace, am simply resting in His Word and allowing Him to use these years to grow me.
~Amanda
www.withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com
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