Sitting at His Feet

Yesterday was a tough day with my mind so distracted from all else but the situation with our granddaughter. Today, she will be on her way home in an airline happy to lend her a wheelchair. She will be alone — except the Lord who is always with those who suffer. For His care and presence I am so grateful. This morning He takes me to this truth, adding to my reasons to be thankful for Him:

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” Then turning to the disciples he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.” (Luke 10:21–24)

I’ve been feeling like a little child, helpless and having difficulty with the most simple of chores, yet Jesus says I am among His privileged people. He opened my eyes to know who He is and who the Father is, and that makes me blessed. Earlier His disciples were excited about their ability to cast out demons, and Jesus said to them this authority was His doing, yet, “Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:20) 

This adds to the ‘being blessed’ list and reminds me that being a child of God is far more important than any powerful gifts or other privileges that I might have. Sometimes I feel that my service to God is very minimal but again He reminds me of the most important thing:

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:38–42)

Sitting at Jesus feet and listening to Him is the “good” portion? We humans get so focused on visible service, even notches in our belt, yet Jesus says the most important thing is seeking His will, hearing His thoughts. The sandwiches may need to be made, but not before hearing His voice, even if it is just to know whether they should be egg salad or roast beef. He will guide me into excellence in every detail of life.

PRAY: Lord, I have been anxious to the point of feeling sick, but one thing is clear; whatever else jumps into my to-do list, first is spending time with You to make sure I know what You want before I go to the kitchen, or even before pushing a wheelchair. The needs around me, including this family crisis, are more than I can handle. I’m not asking for a few Marthas to help me, but for You to fill my heart with Your will and Your guidance, and the ability to rejoice in what You have already done — especially to include me in Your family.