Rest

Dear Family...

I am going to do something i havent done, ever. I am truly going to keep this blog short and sweet. Why? Because it is at the heart of the message.

Sunday's text is Luke 10: 38-42, and it rehearses the story of Mary and Martha, when Jesus comes over to visit. Martha, being a great host, works, works, and works some more, to make sure Jesus, who is her guest, has an amazing experience while Jesus is at Martha's house. Mary, well she just sits down and listens to Jesus. Martha gets upset, but it is Jesus who says, (paraphrase), "Martha, its all good. Mary is doing what is right. She is showing me respect and honor by just sitting here and listening to what i have to say."

All too often, especially in our culture, we think the more work we do the greater reward. There is no day that people simply do not work. We celebrate 24 hour stores and burger joints. We love that on Sunday, when it used to be hard to find a place open, we can go anywhere and have a good meal. It is any wonder how the family is becoming more and more stressed and affected because we have lost the art of dining and sitting and just being with one another, just as Mary just sat and enjoyed being in Jesus' presence? What can we do?

Well we can do what we should. We are going to have worship and fellowship at PJ and Jerry's house, and all you have to do is bring a dish and just enjoy the day. No need to go to Applebees or Ruby Tuesdays for lunch, we will serve you. No need to worry about what to do, we will have plenty of stuff to do. And no need to worry about who to call and meet, because your entire church family will be there. You and I will have plenty of friends to eat with. So join us on Sunday and simply be. Amen.

Shalom,
jerry