My 2013 theme passage

I was reading today's devotional in the book, "Jesus Calling," and this passage really spoke to me.

Luke 10:38-42 - "As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

The first thing that I noticed was that Martha "welcomed" Jesus into her home. I am sure I would confidently say that Jesus is welcome in my home, but is He? Welcome means to greet with pleasure to one whose arrival gives pleasure. Hmmmm... If I truly welcome Him, would I neglect time with Him? If I truly receive pleasure from Him, would I not want to spend as much time with Him as possible? (very humbling for me)

Then, there is the familiar conversation between Jesus and Martha about what Mary is doing and NOT doing. She is sitting as Jesus' feet listening to His Word. She is NOT serving. She is NOT busy. She is rather still and quiet. She is not distracted and worried. She is rather choosing the "one thing worth being concerned about." WOW! While Martha whines, Mary worships. While Martha looks for fault in her sister, Mary listens to the Savior.

I want THAT this year! I want to focus on the "one thing" worth being concerned about. I don't want to be so busy serving Jesus that I fail to "know" Him and listen to Him. I want to relish in His welcome presence in my home - sitting at His feet.