Resting in Christ

Bible in a Year :

Deuteronomy 8-10
Mark 11:19-33

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things.”

Luke 10:41

Today’s Scripture & Insight :Luke 10:38-42

Several years ago, a study analyzed the link between teenage depression and the amount of sleep teens received each night. After reading the study, a young woman commented on the results: “I never seem to know when to stop—I push myself so hard that I end up making myself sick from lack of sleep and stress.” Then she said she wanted to know what it really meant to manage her time to honor God. What was the difference between busyness and fruitfulness?

Being busy is no guarantee for being productive, faithful, or fruitful. Yet we might think that being busy is what’s most important. In Luke 10:41, Jesus gently reminded Martha that she was “worried and upset about many things” and that her sister Mary’s choice of sitting “at the Lord’s feet” (v. 39)—a posture of discipleship—was the better choice.

In our desire to serve Christ, are we doing too much, thinking that He’ll notice us more if we do more? Colossians 3:17 says, “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” However, it doesn’t say to burn ourselves out in His name. In Psalm 46:10, we hear this reminder: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Let’s take some time to slow down and spend time with Christ rather than focusing solely on our to-do list. Only then can we find true “rest for [our] souls” (Matthew 11:29).

By: Brent Hackett

Reflect & Pray

When have you been too busy to be faithful and fruitful? How can you find rest in Jesus to accomplish what He wants you to do?

Dear Jesus, please help me replace busyness with being still so I can know that You’re God and my life can be fruitful

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