In Luke 10:41-42 I read, “‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.’” (NIV)
So when it comes to my cell phone, do I own it or does it own me. If I’ve taken a really useful tool and made it the most valuable thing in my life, then my phone has become my god. If I’ve allowed my phone to distract me from what is most important, then it has become my idol. The tool has become the master.
Jesus once visited the home of his friends Martha and Mary, the sisters of Lazarus. While Martha busily prepared for the meal and played the part of a good hostess, her sister Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to his teaching.
Martha got frustrated and said to Jesus, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” (Luke 10:40 NIV).
“‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her’” (Luke 10:41-42 NIV).
Martha didn't realize that in her desire to serve, she was actually neglecting her guest. Am I so busy doing things for Jesus that I'm not spending time with him? I should not let my service become self-serving. Jesus didn't blame her for being concerned about household chores. He was only asking her to set priorities. Service to Christ can degenerate into mere busywork that is totally devoid of devotion to God.
The Bible says that Martha was distracted by her preparations, which kept her from the most important thing: being with Jesus.
Often, in the moment, I may think I’m focused on the right thing; returning that text, making that call, checking that status, answering that message. But if something keeps me from the most important thing, then it’s taken over my life.
I need to sit at Jesus’ feet every day of my life in a quiet time. In it, I sit quietly and pray and read the Bible and let God speak to you through his Word and devotionals. I confess and ask God for what I need and praise him for who he is. It’s the most important part of my day because it affects everything else. It determines how much I get to know God and grow as a follower of Jesus”
When I have to choose between having a quiet time or scrolling through your phone, which will it be? The average person spends three hours and 15 minutes on their phone each day. In my case, how much time do I spend in God’s Word?
So I shouldn’t let yourself get distracted. I have control over how I spend my time. Choose to spend it on what matters most.
In summary, Jesus told Martha, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. When it comes to my life and distractions, consider my cell phone. Do I own it or does it own me? If I’ve taken a useful tool and made it the most valuable thing in my life, then my phone has become my god. If I’ve allowed my phone to distract me from what is most important, then it has become my idol. In today’s passages, It illustrates that Martha didn't realize that in her desire to serve, she was actually neglecting her guest. Am I so busy doing things for Jesus that I'm not spending time with him? I should not let my service become self-serving. Jesus was only asking her to set priorities. Service to Christ can degenerate into mere busywork that is totally devoid of devotion to God. And so, Martha was distracted by her preparations, which kept her from the most important thing: being with Jesus. In my life I may think I’m focused on the right thing; returning that text, making that call, checking that status, answering that message. But if something keeps me from the most important thing, then it’s taken over my life. I need to continue to sit at Jesus’ feet every day of my life. Confess my wrong-doings and ask God for what I need. Praise him for who he is. It’s the most important part of my day because it affects everything else. The average person spends three hours and 15 minutes on their phone each day. In my case, how much time do I spend on the phone versus being in God’s Word? I shouldn’t let myself get distracted. I have control over how I spend my time. Choose to spend it on what matters most.
I can easily get distracted by not only the phone, messages, and texts, but in a sense my work has become my god. I focussed to much on it and allowed it to define who I was and am. Work and doing it well is important, but it should not become too consuming for me. Likewise my phone should also not distract me. Father, I pray for the Holy Spirit to provide me clarity on this matter and allow me to spend time with you and your son. I ask you for wisdom and guidance for my day, my work, my leadership and my interactions. These things I pray in your Son Jesus’ name, amen.
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