Jesus is Better

            For many of us this can be the busiest time of the year.  Some of us are in school, some of us are working, some of us are involved in extracurriculars up to our ears, and some of us are juggling all of those things at once!

As our lives begin to pick up speed, it gets harder to stay focused on the things that matter.  I’ve struggled with this especially in the past few weeks.  The busier I get, the more sacrifices I feel I have to make.  My thoughts run away from Jesus and my spirit grows weary.

Luke 10:38 - 42

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

            Notice that Martha was the one who greeted Jesus first.  She knew that Jesus was important and that he deserved her devotion.  So what does she do after greeting him?  She immediately begins to prepare everything for Jesus.  Martha was “distracted with much serving.”

            It’s possible to get distracted by doing very good things.  It’s possible to lose sight of Jesus even if we’re seeking to serve him.  When life gets busy and you’re easily distracted, turn your eyes to the cross.  That’s the single, once-and-for-all answer!

            Here’s the one thing I want to say to you tonight:  Jesus is better.

            Are you distracted?  Jesus is the answer. 

Are you worried or troubled?  Jesus is the answer.

Jesus is better than your greatest accomplishment.  Jesus is better than your greatest heartbreak.  Jesus is better and he asks us to abide in him so he may abide in us.  Don’t miss out today.  Use this opportunity to step away from it all and enter the presence of Jesus.  It is there that we will find the fullness of joy.