University of the Word
Text:
Luke 10: 38-42
A
popular story of Mary and Martha. On
one privileged occasion, the Lord visited their home and began to teach.
In this story, Mary sat at the Lord’s feet absorbing every word that
proceeded from His mouth. Martha, on the other hand, busied herself in the preparation
of meals and other necessary arrangements while this process took place.
Compare
the two sisters
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Three
observations from the text:
1.
MARY MADE A BETTER _________________________.
In
Deut 30:19-20, the Bible says….
Life vs, death
Blessings vs, cursing
Good vs. bad
Obey vs. disobey…………….
What
choices have you made lately.
2.
MARTHA WAS ____________________________.
If
we are going to sit at his feet, we must make a _________________and we
must ignore ______________________________
Prioritize
Spend your time wisely
Come back to him fully
3.
MARTHA WAS __________ ______________
___________________.
The
Bible tells us that Martha worked hard. I
believe Jesus appreciates the efforts, but there is something He appreciates
more than the hospitality and that is relationship/company.
4.
MARTHA WAS _____________________________.
Several
lessons learnt, two important one are: To wait at his feet and to discover
freedom at his feet.
1.
TO WAIT AT HIS FEET
(Isa
40:31 - But those who wait on the
LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount …………………).
Rom 8:19 - Describes an eager anticipation for the revelation of truth and love as it is in the Father. Ps 62: 5 – says, my soul, wait thou…for God only
2.
TO DISCOVER FREEDOM AT HIS FEET
When
we recline at the Lord’s feet and wait patiently for him we will also discover
freedom from bondages. E.g.
Joseph, The Israelites, Daniel, Paul and Silas.
Let
me tell you when we are at the Lord’s feet
We can complain
We worship
We can cry, laugh, and sing
We can do all things
We can move mountains
Joys can be restored
Hope can be restored.
We
lay our thoughts and opinions at the Lord’s feet and begin to take upon
ourselves “the mind of Christ” through the impartation of the Holy Spirit.
When I sit at my father’s feet, my enemies are in trouble.
I experienced protection, peace, love, and other benefits.
It all begins by knowing Him.