1. Martha's busy mind (38-40)

Martha opened her home to Jesus. She worked hard to prepare delicious food for him and his hungry disciples. Her sister Mary, instead of helping her, sat at Jesus' feet and listened to his words. As Martha worked, resentment grew in her heart, for Mary was sitting there, doing nothing. Martha had no joy in working for Jesus. She even became angry at him, because he didn't seem to care that she worked, while her sister loafed. Finally, she couldn't take it any longer. She rebuked Jesus for his seeming insensitivity, and asked him to tell her sister to help her.

2. Jesus' caring heart (41-42)

Jesus did care. He had come to give Martha and Mary the best gift--his word of life. Martha was busy serving him in her own way, but Mary chose the one thing that was best--she received his word and his love. This was what Jesus really wanted.

Application: Lord, help me to listen to your word and serve you with an obedient life.
One Word: Choose the one best thing