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Tuesday, July 29, 2008, St. Martha
Jeremiah 14:17-22, Psalm 79, John 11:19-27, or Luke 10:38-42
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HOSPITALITY PLUS
"The Lord in reply said to her: 'Martha, Martha, you are anxious and upset
about many things; one thing only is required. Mary has chosen the better
portion and she shall not be deprived of it.' " —Luke 10:41-42
In Luke's Gospel, loving God with all our hearts and our neighbor as
ourselves is often a matter of offering hospitality. That's what the Good
Samaritan did for the man who fell prey to robbers (Lk 10:34-35).
Hospitality was how Martha showed her love to Jesus (Lk 10:38). Luke
teaches that hospitality is one of the most important expressions of love.
After extolling the merits of hospitality, Luke hits us with the
revelation that there is something even better. The portion better than
hospitality is sitting at the Lord's feet and listening to His words (Lk
10:39). Listening to Jesus' words is the ultimate, the key to the meaning
of life, the most awesome privilege possible for human beings.
Do you listen to the Lord throughout the day? Do you set a time each day
when you focus on listening to the Lord? Are you overjoyed to hear Jesus'
voice? (Jn 3:29) "By waiting and by calm you shall be saved, in quiet and
in trust your strength lies" (Is 30:15). Listen to the still, small voice
of God (1 Kgs 19:12). Jesus is God's beloved Son. "Listen to Him" (Mk
9:7).
Prayer: Father, Your words are "spirit and life" (Jn 6:63). May I listen
accordingly.
Promise: "I am the Resurrection and the Life: whoever believes in Me,
though he should die, will come to life; and whoever is alive and believes
in Me will never die." —Jn 11:25-26
Praise: St. Martha exercised both her gift of hospitality and her ability
to listen and trust in her Lord.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet "Hearing God" or our tape on
audio AV 45-1 or video V-45.)
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