What have you been focusing on?

Luke 10 (New International Version)
v38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him.
v39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said.
v40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"
v41 "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things,
v42 but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

This passage is very interesting. Actually, a short conversation with Yi Xian reminded me of this story. Thanks Yi Xian! Hahaha!

In this story, Mary was listening and just focusing on God the whole entire time when Jesus entered the house. However, Martha was so busy preparing things to welcome Jesus (Maybe food and some drinks?). However, Jesus said 'Mary had chosen what is better'. Jesus DID NOT say what Martha did was wrong, Jesus just said Mary chose what is BETTER.

In life, when we welcome Jesus into our life, some of us would passionately serve in many ministries. We get so busy with our lives and ministry work and we worry about many things. The saddest part is that we may even start to ignore God... It is good to serve in the ministry and serve God but it is even BETTER if we focus on God and listen to Him first. I am NOT trying to tell you not to serve! I am just saying, make sure you have a balanced lifestyle. Enough time for God, ministry and your daily lifestyle. Remember, the one who does better is the one who focuses on God and NOT the world! What have you been focusing on?

God bless!