Have You Gotten It All Taken Care Of?

  Chances are this week you are in the midst of trying to get everything done before the holiday season. Buy the last-minute presents, wrap those gifts, get the Christmas dinner fixed, send out those ends of the year letters, clean up before guests arrive, gas up the car, make sure the travel plans are in place. It can be overwhelming.

  Did I miss anything?

  It reminds me of Martha in Luke 10. Frustrated not only by all she has to get done but also by a sister that isn’t helping. When she expresses her irritation to the Lord, he gives her an unexpected response. "Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary…”.

  It was not her sister that made the mistake, it was her. She is missing out on what is most important because she focused on all the things that should come second.

  Could we be doing the same thing?

  This time of year should be a reminder of what matters most. Don’t let all the things that go along with it make you miss out on what is truly important.