11/26/2025
Martha lived in Bethany with her sister, Mary, and her brother, Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead.
The Bible first mentions Martha in Luke 10. She is in her home in Bethany, a small town near Jerusalem, where she is hosting Jesus and the disciples. Jesus was well-known to Martha and her siblings; in fact, Jesus loved this family (John 11:5).
Martha wanted to be a good hostess—to serve the best meal she could for Jesus’ sake. Her sister, Mary, however, was taking some time out to listen to Jesus. As Martha “was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made” , she became a little cross with Mary and spoke rather abruptly to the Lord: “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”.
In this foolish utterance, Martha implied that Jesus did not care about her, and she gave the Lord a command, demanding that He force Mary to assist in the serving. In her busyness, Martha had taken her eyes off the Savior . Jesus gently told Martha that a simple dinner was more than adequate, and He reminded her that Mary’s decision to sit at His feet and hear His word was the better choice.
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙖?
Martha in the Bible, mirrors the struggle many Christian women face today: balancing the demands of life with the need for spiritual nourishment and the call to deepen our relationship with God.
🌺 Jesus’ gentle rebuke, calling her name twice, was an invitation for Martha to reassess her priorities and reorient her focus from her tasks to His presence. While Martha’s busyness, though well-intentioned, distracted her from the spiritual nourishment available in Jesus’ presence, His gracious response is a reminder for us all to pause and reflect on our own spiritual priorities.
🌺 This story teaches us that God’s discipline is a guiding hand, gently steering us back to what truly matters.
🌺 Martha’s experience of correction from Jesus was an opportunity for growth as she learned the importance of having a teachable heart.
🌺 In a culture that emphasizes productivity and accomplishments, this story emphasizes the necessity of prioritizing spiritual growth over worldly demands.💕