by Cathy Vinson

The worth of Jesus captured the heart of Mary those isolated moments. Not wishing to be insensitive, she must have seen a rare vision of her Lord that she could not refrain from. In Martha's inability to understand what Mary's experience, the age-long saga of Mary's and Martha's begins with Mary the object of frustration for her wearied sister.

If the story were to continue, Mary could have become flustered in realizing her sister's displeasure. Her rest before the Lord would have to proven again. For to sit in repose at Jesus' feet would now be accompanied with knowledge of her sister's murmuring.

If Mary would leave Jesus' side to re-enter the cycle of her sister, what would she find? Jesus insightfully says "Martha, Martha, you are anxious about MANY things" (vs 41). The truth is, dinner is just one of her concerns. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, Mary would find to keep in her sister's pleasure would be accomplishing little more than walking Martha's treadmill..."they made me take care of the vineyards, my own I have neglected" (Song of Sol 1:6). Such a sigh of loss, a portion that will be taken away.

Mary's have to be proven twice, for they draw contempt from those working without vision enough to calm their anxieties. Mary's HAVE TO SIT IN THE KNOWLEDGE of such clamoring. Mary's are not idle; their works carry much worth. Mother Theresa, a contemplative pray-er, has changed her world. "It's not how much you give, but how much love is in your giving," she teaches.

Proven Mary's will also find the refuge of the Lord. Psalm 31:20 will accompany them to His feet: "In the shelter of Your presence You hide them from the intrigues of men; in Your dwelling You keep them safe from the strife of tongues." Mary's are proven twice.
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Mary was greatly troubled at his words.

(Luke 1:29)