Sit Quietly

Of the two sisters whom Jesus visited often, it seems that Martha was the take-charge one.  Perhaps she was the older. She was the one who made Jesus welcome (Luke 10:38) and felt responsible for the meal, while Mary sat herself down to listen to Jesus.  Martha fretted and fussed.  This called forth a rebuke from Jesus.  Nobody needs to fret and fuss about anything. 

          

The Israelites were rebuked for “turmoil and tumult and all their restless ways” (Ezekiel 7:11).  It had caused all sorts of abominations--- insolence, injustice, violence.

           
Pascal once observed that most of man’s troubles resulted from his inability to sit quietly in his room.  It is worth thinking about.  Today’s turmoil and trouble may be seen in God’s perspective if we will take time, go into a room and shut the door, and be quiet before Him.  He is God.  He is in charge.  Be still and know that.

The Music of His Promises by Elisabeth Elliot