DAY 6: INTIMACY REQUIRES REPRIORITISING

DAY 6: INTIMACY REQUIRES REPRIORITISING

SCRIPTURE:

Mary has chosen what is better…. Luke 10:42

OBSERVATION:

As we come to day 6, we look at the story of Mary and Martha, two dear friends of Jesus with very different personalities. While Martha was all stressed up making the best preparations for Jesus, Mary simply sat at Jesus’ feet, listening to him. When Martha complained to Jesus that her sister wasn’t helping her, he gently explained to her that Mary had chosen what was better.

Some husbands and wives, fathers and mothers get carried away in the same manner. Organizing lots of activities, doing lots of things for our loved ones, we sometimes fail to remember that it is far more important to spend quality time together, listening to each other, paying attention to each other. Rather than rushing about or going on busy holidays, it is sometimes more meaningful to take some time apart to enjoy each other slowly together, doing even more common things at a leisurely pace.

In respect of God, we can also be too busy serving even in church or ministry that we forget to set time aside to just pay attention to Him and see what He has to say to us. Jesus often woke up early in the morning to spend precious time with God the Father before starting the day’s ministry. He knew his priorities and that intimacy must come before ministry.

Many of us are rushing about too much, in the name of earning more or securing a better future for our spouse or children. The call is for us to slow down and take stock, to prioritize what is really important in life, and how we are spending our time. How much time are we taking apart to commune with God in prayer?

APPLICATION:

Let us take stock of our lives and evaluate the busyness of it all. Let us take a look at our schedules and see if there are things we can cut down. We may have to make some painful choices, but we must do what is necessary to improve the quality of our relationships over the long term. Most important of all, we need to get back into having that personal intimate time with God.

PRAYER:

Bless thee, Lord Jesus, for Your perfect and patient love for us. We thank You Lord that You made us to be relational and draw pleasure from our communion with you. Help us draw ever closer to You in deeper and more meaningful ways. In Jesus name, Amen.