26/03/2026
In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus calls us to focus on “𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖇𝖊𝖙𝖙𝖊𝖗 𝖕𝖆𝖗𝖙”- the one thing that can never be taken away.
“As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.
She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.
But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”. “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.”
While Martha was busy and distracted by many tasks, Mary made a courageous choice: she sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to His words.
Sitting at the Lord’s feet is more than a physical posture - it is the attitude of a heart that seeks Jesus above all else.
During this time, women were not given the opportunity to study Scripture or to sit at a rabbi’s feet. Their roles included serving and managing the household. Mary’s decision to sit at Jesus’ feet was bold and something that was not seen as normal during that time.
She sat at a place that was reserved for male disciples who wanted to learn from their teacher.
Martha was “distracted by all the preparations,” and her mind pulled in many directions. In her frustration, she even questioned whether Jesus cared about her burden.
Yet, while Martha was distracted, Mary was fully present-listening to Jesus’ every word. She placed herself at the most important place anyone could be: at the feet of Jesus. Mary chose to set aside distractions to focus on what mattered most-hearing from the Lord Himself.
Jesus gently pointed out that Martha’s distractions kept her from the “one thing needed.” The “better part” Mary chose was about prioritising relationship and spiritual nourishment above all else.
💭Do we take time to truly listen to Him and sit at His feet?
Why Is Sitting at Jesus’ Feet Important?
At Jesus’ feet, we receive His truth and His love. Only here can our hearts and minds be renewed (Romans 12:2).
It is a place of intimacy. Sitting at His feet draws us close, allowing us to hear His voice above the noise of life (John 10:27).
It is a place of surrender. We lay aside our worries and self-sufficiency, acknowledging that what we need most is only found in Him (Psalm 46:10).
“𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐞𝐫.”
Let us draw near to Jesus, sitting attentively at His feet, eager to hear His voice and receive His wisdom, undistracted by the noise of the world.
