PRAYER PAUSE
Tuesday 10 October 2017,
Daniel Comboni
THE
BETTER PART
Pause. Enter into the stillness
of God within.
Reading: “It is Mary who has chosen
the better part; and it is not to be taken from her.” (Luke 10:38-42)
Reflection. We may be familiar with the picture
of Martha and Mary welcoming Jesus to their house in Bethany. But let us not hurry
to place in our “Been there/Done that” box. Let us not presume we “know” the
story. Martha is busy with washing and cleaning, cooking and serving – all needed
family tasks. Mary settles down at the Lord’s feet and listens to him. What is
he talking about? We don’t know, but from the rest of the gospel we can be sure
he touched her own intimate needs. He consoled her in her worries and opened
her heart to see the whole plan of God for his people and her part in bringing
that plan to fulfilment. She felt immensely moved and a love grew in her that would
sustain her in all that would happen later. Martha is doing essential things
but doesn’t seem to appreciate what is going on. But, from John chapter 11, we hear
she is a quick learner.
Prayer. Lord, introduce us into a
personal relationship with you which will touch our deepest needs and lead us
to open our hearts to others. Amen.
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