Way Too Busy

Have you noticed how busy people seem to be these days? Even just organising a catchup with an old friend … by the time you get your respective diaries together, it's like three months out. And then, the week before, they cancel on you. Here's a thought. The way someone fits you into their schedule says a lot about what they think of you. And, putting the shoe on the other foot, the way you fit others into your schedule – even whether you respond to their messages or emails – says a lot about what you think of them. Hmm. While you're processing that, here's another thought. Despite His rock star status, despite the throngs of people crowding in on Him, Jesus never seemed to be in a hurry. He never sacrificed a relationship building opportunity in the name of getting stuff done. Luke 10:39-42 [Martha] had a sister named Mary. Mary was sitting at Jesus' feet and listening to him teach. But her sister Martha was busy doing all the work that had to be done. Martha went in and said, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are getting worried and upset about too many things. Only one thing is important. Mary has made the right choice, and it will never be taken away from her." Who is it that you've been too busy to fit into your schedule? Maybe it's time to give them a call. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.