Shop the Mary & Martha Collection on DaySpring.com! Browse faith. The names of Mary and Martha are names that many people are familiar with. When Martha is spoken of, she is often scorned for being too busy to sit at Jesus' feet while Mary is often praised for doing the opposite.
Beyond that are there any other things to know about Mary and Martha? When Martha expressed her frustration to Jesus, asking Him to tell Mary to help her, Jesus gently rebuked her, saying, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her" (Luke 10:41-42). The story of Mary and Martha shows us 2 women who Jesus loved.
He desires the worship of Mary and the work of Martha in the correct balance! Mary & Martha provides a way for me to use my God-given gifts, such as leadership, speaking, and encouraging others. I am able to set and achieve goals while blessing my family and others. The story of Mary and Martha in the Bible shows us two different ways of following Jesus.
Both can teach us something about discipleship. COMMENTARY: When I run to adoration, I'm like Martha in my zeal and desire to be with Jesus. While sitting before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, I'm like Mary by choosing the better part.
On the surface, and in many sermons, Martha is vilified, and Mary praised. Martha was wrong and Mary was right. However, there is more to learn here: Both women were being human, loved Jesus, and felt safe with him.
The infamous story of Mary and Martha is found in Luke chapter 10. As Jesus and his. If Martha had been joyful about preparing the food and was able to say generously, "I hope Mary remembers everything Jesus says so she can tell me later," then all would have been fine.
But I was recently preparing the story for another leader to tell it and I experienced it in a new way, as about pursuing the approval of Jesus. Mary & Martha also offers you the opportunity to be part of a faith-based company where you create your own schedule, share inspirational products, earn unlimited income, and belong to a sisterhood of women just like you. Mary & Martha is so much more than beautiful products and teams.