June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018

Judy Hollaway

March 13

Running with Jesus 2015

Luke 10:39 Her sister Mary sat on the floor, listening to Jesus as he talked.

                Well we are inside Martha's house and the first person Luke introduces us to is Mary. Where was Mary? Sitting on the floor listening to Jesus talk! 

                  It was customary for a disciple to sit at Jesus feet. A disciple is a follower of Christ and a student, apprentice, pupil as opposed to a teacher. Mary was indeed a disciple and a willing learner! One who placed herself in a position to be taught. I think she couldn't get enough of Jesus teaching! She let nothing distract her from learning! She had time for Jesus. 

                  So often I tell my class stop trying to put Jesus into your day! It is Jesus then your day! If you have intentions of growing in your relationship with Christ you must let Him be first. Every day you crawl out of bed thinking I will have that quiet time in a few minutes and then you get distracted. Dishes left in the sink, oh I'll put them away first. Let me turn the TV on or check out FB! Oops that dryer needs to be turned back on! Oh no I have to hurry get ready for work I am running late. Pretty soon you are out the door and where was Jesus sitting at your quiet time spot and you never even spoke to Him. Sorry Lord I'll do better tomorrow. Somehow tomorrow never comes and before long the week has passed! 

                  Then we wonder why we get ourselves into so many messes! We wonder why our prayers are not getting answered and when the storms come we have no anchor to hold us down!

                Well let me ask you where were you sitting this morning? Are you a disciple? A disciple is a learner and follower of Christ! He can't get enough of the word's of Christ and He doesn't leave Him sitting and never speak to Him .

                  Well Christ has certainly challenged our hearts this morning! Am I truly a disciple? Do I sit at His feet? Am I a ready learner? Well guess we'll listen in some more tomorrow and see what happens next!

 Father here we are teach us today! Help us put You first and then put our day into You! Show us how to avoid the distraction and use our time with You wisely! As we go today help me share with the kids You place in my life and open doors to witness.

 Having the jitters and fretting let's meet Martha tomorrow!