Difference between knowing and doing
- 17
- Nov
- 2015
Do you remember the difference between Martha and Mary?
(Luke 10: 38-42)
Think about it you are visiting someone’s house and she does not offer you something to eat but stays with you giving you attention, listening to you and she enjoys being with you …
And another time, you go to visit another person and she is very busy and does not give you attention, because she is preparing the house and the food for you, and even gets stressed because she is working alone … At least you, as a visitor, would feel embarrassed!
Which of the two would you prefer? (Of course if you visit friends with the intention to receive, for sure you will go for the second option!)
The Lord Jesus did not go to Mary and Martha’s house to receive, but to give!
Imagine getting a visit from the Lord Jesus and not giving Him attention, because you want to present to Him the task and be justified by them …
And that’s what happens when physically you do everything right, but do not have any ears to hear what He wants from you!
Dear friend, God does not want you to be full of anxieties in life, saying that you are serving Him while in fact you don’t worry about being at His feet hearing Him, learning to serve Him as He wants!
God wants to occupy the first place in your life, be in your thoughts, seeing you thirsty to find out what He wants to give you!
When you choose the best part, no one can take it from you!
“Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42)
Notice who you are and change your priorities. You will see that everything you do will be fruitful! You will exhale the Lord Jesus’s perfume wherever you go, and people will be glad to be with you!
A hug and see you next week
Natalie Cerda
29th April 2016 at 18:28
wow. This is so strong. I have heard this message countless times but it always has such an impact on me. If we do everything we are suppose to do but don’t listen to the one word Jesus tells us, then everything else in in vain. What builds a relationship is listening and not doing things. Talking , listening and being at Jesus feet is key to having a strong relationship with Him.
Kimberly
29th April 2016 at 14:35
We can’t be doing something for God not not have time to listen to his voice
Michelle Ramirez
28th April 2016 at 18:46
At times we are way to busy preparing everything for the Lord and make the same mistake, instead of stopping to hear his voice and listen carefully to what he wants. From now on I will make sure to be aware of his voice. Thank you & God Bless you!
Brenda Guerra
23rd April 2016 at 15:56
We can’t continue doing things our way and not give ears to God. We need to know how to change everything, even our priorities and give ourselves more to God because He knows what’s best for us.
Leeanne Ledesma
13th April 2016 at 5:00
For me this really brought to mind a time today when I know the Holy Spirit needed of me to hear instead of do. It was hard to know it on that exact moment but as I read this I know that we have to separate our time with God even more to truly benefit from his blessings to truly benefit from that personal one on one time as mentioned! Such a powerful post!
Sanele ngobese
19th November 2015 at 5:52
From today i will never be busy for the Lord, but will most of my time with Him, for He’s her to give me eternal life. Thank you Mrs Viviane Freitas for an eye opener