The Good Part

Hey there BCU Fam!

For this post, because of the informal format, please tune into the podcast recording (click here or on the BCU avatar below) and refer to the written post for the highlights. We pray the post blesses and encourages you. If so, please thumbs up AND leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

  • We live in a world that glorifies productivity, getting things done, and busy-ness.
  • I spoke with someone who enjoys serving, helping, and taking care of others.
  • While those areas are needful, our relationship with God should be first, or we may miss important directions and insights Jesus wants us to know.
  • Jesus illustrates this in a familiar passage of Scripture with two sisters named Mary and Martha.

KJV Scripture References

Luke 10:38-42
38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

BCUFam, I confess that for this podcast, I had one direction in mind, and the Lord took me in a different direction——and I thank Him for taking over! Ultimately, my prayer is a) something was said that resonated with you, and b) that we can continue to be more like Mary, and get the good part out of what Jesus has to say to us today! Amen? Amen! Let’s pray!

Father in the Name of Jesus, as we come before you today, we thank You, as always, Lord, for reminding us to stay in lockstep with You. 
Jesus, we want to be intentional about sitting at Your feet and taking in Your Word.

Thank You, Jesus for helping us to remember that we are to commit our works to you so that You will establish our thoughts (Proverbs 16:3). In following Your Word, this will keep is from being full of care, anxious or overwhelmed, knowing that when You give us directions and we follow them, everything will work out perfectly, because You are perfect in all of Your ways (2 Samuel 22:31).

Thank you, Lord, for continuing the blessed and keep us. And as always, with your help, we will give Your Name all the praise, glory, and honor. In Jesus Name, we pray, Amen!

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Love,

BCU

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Why isn’t she HELPING me serve?

Hey 👋🏾 there BCU Family!

Typically, you have the option of listening to our podcast, reading the notes or both. For this post, because of the conversational story, please tune into the podcast recording and refer to the written post for the highlights and corresponding Scriptures. We pray the post blesses and encourages you.  If so, please thumbs up or leave a comment! Thank you and enjoy the post!

Podcast highlights:

      • Based on our Periscope* on Stewardship/procrastination study from Luke 10:38-41–the familiar story of wise, attentive Mary and “careful”, troubled Martha.

38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

  • Careful and troubled mean anxious, distracted,  drawn away from what’s important, AND busy with who all is doing what, aka “busybody”.
  • I Peter 4:15 tells us NOT to be a thief, murderer, evildoer or BUSYBODY in other folks’ matters.
  • Noticing something is different from focusing on it.

Whew! This was a sobering, but needful lesson, BCUFam! What are your thoughts on busybody-ness? Share with me–how hard is it to stay focused on what God has called you to do–especially when/if we feel like they are not “helping you serve” Is it a  struggle?  There’s a comment section here on the BCU site, just ripe for us to continue our conversation!

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Thank you SO much for stopping by. God bless, keep and make His face to shine upon you as you #StayOnTheWall!

Love,

BCU

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