Day 46 · Luke 10:38–42 · Berean Standard Bible
Present with Jesus
Martha's welcome and work matter, and Mary is honored as a learner at Jesus' feet. The tension is not simply 'service bad, listening good.' Luke has just praised active mercy and will next teach prayer. Jesus responds to Martha's worry and distraction and protects Mary's attention from being taken away. This passage can invite all disciples to receive before acting, while also reminding communities not to romanticize invisible labor or leave one person carrying necessary work alone.
Luke 10:38–42
38 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.
42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
