Distractions: Busyness

Luke 10:38-42 | As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

• What distracted Martha? Why? 

• Was it wrong for Martha to make dinner? Where did she go wrong? 

• How was Mary focused on the right thing? 

• With this example in mind, how have you been like Martha? What are some things keeping you busy that have distracted you from full devotion to Jesus? How can you be more like Mary- what do you need to change?