"My dear Martha, you are so upset over all these details! There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it - and I won't take it away from her." (Id., New Living Trans.)
Embarking on an examination of what Mary has discovered. In some translations it is referred to as "the better portion." What is it exactly and what does it mean to us as women who follow Jesus?
Most Christians understand Mary and Martha as representing the two sides of Christian spirituality - mission/service (Martha) and contemplation/worship (Mary). If you are a "Martha," opportunities for Christian service abound. But if you are a "Mary," aside from regular worship (which is a given for all Christians regardless of temperament), how is your calling expressed?
I began meditating on Mary as my NT counterpart a couple of years ago and have been quite surprised by the deep meaning to be gleaned from this passage and Mary's other appearances (just two, in John). Offered with prayers for all women who seek to follow Jesus with deeper devotion and understanding!
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