Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.

Luke 10:42b

As retirees, we enjoy talking to our friends at church, but if someone calls us about making a visit, we groan and quickly straighten up our house.

Martha was straightening when Jesus came for a visit. However, she noticed that Mary wasn’t helping, so she groaned at both Jesus and Mary. Jesus explained that He wasn’t making a social call, but He visited them to share God’s Word, and He praised Mary for listening to Him. 

In the same way, when we participate in devotions and prayers, Jesus prepares our hearts by making sure we put aside other thoughts. Then, we are ready to hear His Word and apply it to our lives. Special things happen in our little visits with God!

Paul Hoffman
Parma, OH

Dear Jesus, prepare my heart so that I’m ready to hear Your Word. Amen.

Reflect: Consider the times when you have devotions. Are you prepared for Jesus’ visits?

Read: Luke 19:1-10 and John 12:1-8