“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” (Luke 10:38).
In light of what we remember most about Martha, let me share some other thoughts with you about her. Martha was given to hospitality. That is a great trait for a woman to have. She was a homeowner. She probably had a large house to take care of without servants. Thus far we see a picture of a responsible, industrious woman who enjoyed having people in her home. She worked hard to make sure she had enough provisions in her home because she did enjoy sharing with others who came to visit with her. I imagine Martha being very resourceful and a great organizer. When she invited Jesus and His disciples to come into her home, it didn’t seem to matter it would mean work and sacrifice for her. How much are you willing to go through to be a blessing to others? How much of our time and talents are we willing to put forth? “Our calling in the home” may sometimes include our being a “Martha,” placing all we are and have in the hands of our Lord.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
Pray Together: Pray for the contacts being made in the home Bible study group in Marincek (Brazil) that meets on Monday nights.
