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“...you are worried and upset about many things…” (Luke 10:41 NIV)

Does that sound like you? Are you feeling anxious and unsettled? It wouldn’t surprise me with everything going on in the world. But these worries already existed when Jesus walked the earth—when He was literally within reach!

And yet, not everyone took hold of that WONDER-ful opportunity. 

Because it’s only when you reach out that you begin to realize that Jesus is within reach.

Jesus had been traveling with His disciples and was invited into the home of a woman named Martha: “She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.” (Luke 10:39 NIV)

I can imagine Martha throwing a few annoyed looks at her sister: “Why isn’t she helping me?” And eventually, she asked exactly that.

Do you know what Jesus replied? The very words we started with: “Martha, Martha … You are worried and upset about many things…” and then He gives the answer: “…but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42 NIV)

Only one thing is needed… Especially when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. 

The Lord says, “Sit at My feet. I am within reach.”

Did you notice? Martha had invited Jesus into her home, but she still didn’t come to rest. She was so busy with everything else that she ultimately missed Him.

Maybe you’ve invited Jesus into your life too—and you’re wondering why you’re not experiencing His peace right now.

Are you actually sitting at His feet and listening? Or are you expecting Him to “do His job”—to help you, heal you, take away your worries—while you keep rushing through life?

Three times Mary is mentioned in the Bible, and three times she is found at Jesus’ feet. And Jesus says about her: “Mary has chosen what is better…” (Luke 10:42 NIV)

Isn’t it beautiful that Jesus values us simply being with Him more than doing things for Him?

You are a miracle!