1. Fox Valley Church of Christ January 12, 2014

2. As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 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!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

3.  Mary is enjoying her time with Jesus  You can enjoy your life in Christ

4.  God himself – Ps 37:4 (most cited)  Word of God – Ps 1:2 (next most cited)  Safety/salvation/deliverance – Ps 37:3-4 (third most cited)  The fear of the Lord – Isa 11:3  God’s promises – Ps 119:162  Orderly worship – Col 2:5  Long life – Deut 6:2 (numerous)  Good health – 3 Jn 2  Our spouse or beloved – SS 2:3  Our children – Jer 32:20  God’s material blessings – Jer 31:12  Work of our hands – Ecc 3:22  Our trials and suffering – 1 Pet 4:13 (numerous)  Showing mercy – Mic 7:18  Our weaknesses – 2 Co 12:10

5.  Martha was worried the preparations  Upset about many things  Are you a Martha?  Was Mary lazy?

6. 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you— you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

7.  God himself – Ps 37:4 (most cited)  Word of God – Ps 1:2 (next most cited)  Safety/salvation/deliverance – Ps 37:3-4 (third most cited)  The fear of the Lord – Isa 11:3  God’s promises – Ps 119:162  Orderly worship – Col 2:5  Long life – Deut 6:2 (numerous)  Good health – 3 Jn 2  Our spouse or beloved – SS 2:3  Our children – Jer 32:20  God’s material blessings – Jer 31:12  Work of our hands – Ecc 3:22  Our trials and suffering – 1 Pet 4:13 (numerous)  Showing mercy – Mic 7:18  Our weaknesses – 2 Co 12:10

8.  Mary made a deliberate effort to enjoy Jesus  Poured expensive perfume on his feet  Enjoying our life in Christ requires a deliberate effort

9.  God himself – Ps 37:4 (most cited)  Word of God – Ps 1:2 (next most cited)  Safety/salvation/deliverance – Ps 37:3-4 (third most cited)  The fear of the Lord – Isa 11:3  God’s promises – Ps 119:162  Orderly worship – Col 2:5  Long life – Deut 6:2 (numerous)  Good health – 3 Jn 2  Our spouse or beloved – SS 2:3  Our children – Jer 32:20  God’s material blessings – Jer 31:12  Work of our hands – Ecc 3:22  Our trials and suffering – 1 Pet 4:13 (numerous)  Showing mercy – Mic 7:18  Our weaknesses – 2 Co 12:10

10. Thank You