MARTHA'S SERVICE

*LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL* _By Pastor Mensa Otabil_ Tuesday 5th April 2022 *MARTHA’S SERVICE* *Scripture Reading:* John 12 _There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him._ *John 12:2* Martha was Lazarus’ sister - the other sister was Mary. This family was very close to the Lord Jesus. When the Lord visited their home, they hosted Him with the traditional hospitality. Of the two sisters, Martha seemed to be more preoccupied with ensuring that the supper in honour of Jesus was served right. Our Christian life begins with knowing the Lord, but that should not be the end of it. We must find ways to serve. Martha’s acts provide us a good example of this pattern of first knowing the Lord and serving Him. *• Serve the Lord.* Martha showed her devotion to the Lord through her service. She had an eye for detail and wanted anything done for Christ to be done well. Her service of providing a meal for the Lord must be as greatly esteemed as the service of the other disciples. In Martha, we see that knowing Jesus is not all there is for us. She and her family knew Jesus very well. In addition to knowing the Lord, Martha served the Lord. We must also seek out ways to serve the Lord and make our lives beneficial to Him. +• Serve the Lord’s people.* The Lord Jesus was not the only one at the table. There were others such as the disciples of Jesus and visitors from the town. Jesus would often have a following everywhere He went. Martha also served the people who were with Jesus. She cared for those that the Lord cared for. Our service should include other Christians as well as those who may not be Christians. Anyone who is precious to God must be precious to us. In what areas are we serving the Lord? *Prayer:* _Heavenly Father, help me to diligently serve you with my abilities; and care for those you care for. In Jesus’ name, Amen._