How are you when unexpected visitors or even ‘expected’ company comes to visit? Actually it is good to try to just be still and chill but occasional frenzied activity can take place depending on how you grew up reacting to guests.
In this story in the book of Luke many women may be able to relate to the story of the two sisters getting ready for Jesus’ visit. Martha was beside herself with what seemed to be modern day stress trying to get everything ready while Mary was chilling and relaxing not worried about perfection. Another verse I like is Proverbs 15:7 which says “Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred” which in modern ‘Becky translation’ would say “better hot dogs and peace than a four course meal and undue tension”.
Can you sit at the feet of Jesus and be still or do you get so worked up about perfection it is hard to do? The important thing is to not strive for perfection but be willing to be hospitable and welcome others into your home with gladness, peace, and love not comparing yourself to others.
PRAYER: I am thankful that I don’t have to be perfect or concerned about being perfect. Help me be a gracious host without making guests feel nervous or stressed and keep me from comparing myself to others because you made each of us unique. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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