The Lord answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things,’
Luke 10:41
The way Jesus addresses Martha here speaks volumes. The repeating of her name does two things. First, it is meant to calm Martha. Second, it reveals Christ’s love and concern for her.
Jesus doesn’t want us to be burdened by worry. The many things that Martha was doing were good tasks, Jesus didn’t say otherwise. But, Martha didn’t need to be in a tizzy over them either. She was allowing these tasks to overwhelm her.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your comfort. You could deal with us differently if You chose to. You are merciful and compassionate. Your Holiness is a blessing to us. You make us feel happy to be alive in Your world. Thank You for true life, and the blessed hope of rescue from sin. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.