Luke 10:38 AMP
The two sisters of Lazarus, Mary and Martha, are often used as Sunday school examples. Jesus and His disciples had come to their house to visit. Martha’s mind immediately went into hospitality mode, proving that she had a lot in common with a good Southern hostess. She got right to work making sure everybody was comfortable and had enough to eat. But Mary didn’t lift a finger to help. Instead of helping, she plopped herself down at Jesus’s feet. Frustrated and feeling sassy, Martha put her hands on her hips and asked Jesus, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone?” (Luke 10:40 NASB). Jesus acknowledged her worry and anxiety, and then to Martha’s surprise, He defended Mary. “But only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her”(Luke 10:42 NASB). Jesus knew His time on earth was limited and that Mary had made the right choice to sit at His feet and hear what He had to say.

Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in serving at church, we forget why we’re there. Mary wasn’t lazy like her sister thought. She knew when it was time to take her apron off and be still before God.