“She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. “ (Luke 10:39)

There are many pressures that we all face which can cause us to lose perspective.  One great pressure comes from what others think we ought to be doing.  Mary had the right perspective.  But her sister, Martha, thought Mary should be up, folding napkins, getting the dinnerware in place, getting the drinks poured, etc.  After all, there was so much to do.  The things that Martha wanted Mary to do were good things.  Good things!  Martha even complained that Mary was not doing the good things.  But Mary kept the right perspective.  Jesus was in the house.  Mary had opportunity to sit at the feet of Jesus for a little while.  There was a choice to be made for that moment...good things or best thing.  Which was the best thing for that moment?  Mary saw the best thing was to put Jesus first...to love on Him...to learn from Him.  Mary exemplified, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”  She chose the best thing over good things, even when she was pressured by her sister to do the good things.  Mary handled very well the pressures on perspective.

Today is February 17.  Be prepared to handle the pressures on perspective.

Blessings,

Jim