Jesus wasn't as interested in finding capable people as he was in finding available people. He was looking for teachable hearts. Perhaps that's why Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these" (Mathew 19:14). Children learn quickly-mainly because they don't have preconceived ideas that keep them from hearing something new and receiving it. I believe that's why Jesus chose to confront Martha's attitude after her little tantrum about help in the kitchen back in Luke 10. There was more at stake in the incident than met the eye. In Martha's outburst, Christ could see a fault line that ran deep down the woman's psyche, down to where her identity lay. Martha thought that she had value because she was productive. Jesus wanted her to learn she had value simply because she was his. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a moment when Martha was tempted to pack up her bruised ego and stomp out of the room.l She knew when she wasn't being appreciated. Let them cook their own dinner! But instead, Martha stuck around and heard Jesus out. And if we want to be his disciples, we must be willing to do the same. Even when his words cross our will. (From:Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World)
10 years ago
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I never thought about this... we knock Martha because she was rebuked, but her reaction was really amazing... she had to have humility to receive that correction and stick around!
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