Timing is Everything
Always Make Time for JesusToday’s Gospel of Luke 10:38-42 encourages us to be a true friend of Jesus. Make time for Him.
“There are times we are to listen to Christ and then do (the routine) tasks,” said Deacon Arthur “Art” L. Miller of the Diocese of Hartford in a daily reflection for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. “Always recognize to bring Christ into the task – the things we are doing…. Often find the task is easier, because you prayed about it.”
It is Luke’s (chapter 10) that describes Christ’s visit to the Bethany home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus.
Once Jesus arrived Mary stopped what she was doing to sit and listen to Jesus. Martha was attentive by her service – attending to their dear guest, preparing food and drink, as was customary of the Middle East culture. Martha considered this a duty with a sign of great love and respect for her guest.
However, Martha became annoyed at her sister Mary for ignoring her share of the responsibilities.
Jesus noticed Martha’s frustration which made her distracted. He tells her to stop her work and listen to Him.
Let Luke’s Gospel be a reminder of how “busy” we can all get. God wants us to intentionally stop and simply make time for Him.
May we all hope to live our lives with such attentiveness, reverence, and genuine love of Christ. Make time for him without hesitation.
On July 29, the Church celebrates the feast day of the sibling saints – Mary, Martha, and Lazarus.
