February 17 - The Choice At His Feet.

Luke 10:39
“And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.”
 
Being at the feet of Jesus is not limited to our physical position.
If our hearts are not first laid at His feet, it does not matter what bodily position we are in.
 
A woman in the New Testament is known for being at His feet…Mary of Bethany.
She was the sister of Martha and Lazarus.
 
She and Martha hosted Jesus in their home many times. 
He was their friend, and they were His…what a thought to be considered a friend of Jesus!
 
At the end of Luke 10, we find five verses filled with much Truth for us to learn regarding these sisters.
 
Luke 10:38
“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.” 
 
Martha received Jesus into her house, and Mary was waiting.
 
Luke 10:39
“And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.” 
 
We can find the Scriptures at His Feet.
 
Luke 10:40
“But Martha was cumbered about much serving…” 
 
Martha was cumbered about, even by good things. She was busy serving the Saviour. 
However, it is important to note that Martha was once also at the feet of Jesus. Verse 39 tells us this by the word “also”. Both of the sisters were once at His feet. Martha got up to attend to His needs.
 
Those who have served in the ministry in any capacity can relate to how easy it is to get cumbered about with the cares of life, the people whom we are serving, or just the day-to-day aspects. 
 
Martha did not just serve a little; she served much. 
If we are not watchful, our serving can turn into cumbering…just like it did for Martha.
 
Cumbering can then lead to complaining and commanding.
Luke 10:40
“…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.”
 
Jesus lovingly rebuked Martha for her outburst.
Luke 10:41
 “And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:” 
 
The Scriptures tell us only one thing that we are to be careful of, or full of cares and worry.
 
Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
 
Jesus continued His response to her, while commending Mary for remaining at His feet.
Luke 10:42
“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” 
 
Mary made a choice to sit at His feet and hear His Word.
Now it was time for Martha to choose to sit at His feet again.
 
Romans 10:17
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
 
If we do not hear the Word of God, our faith will never come.                              
When we neglect His Word, our faith suffers. 
 
Have you ever gone awhile without truly sitting at His feet and hearing the Word?
Then when you came back, even the first time, can you not notice the difference? 
Something was missing. 
 
The Word makes the difference.
 
Like a dried up plant, the refreshing Water from the Word of God revives us just when we need it the most. 
 
Regardless of our physical position, your heart can be at His feet by opening your Bible, and spending time in His presence by reading and studying the Word of God that He has preserved for you. 
 
Choose to sit at His feet today.
 
 
Bible Reading:
Leviticus 3-4    |     Matthew 27