Facebook, sleep, work, tv, movies, music, books, and housework are all things that consume my time and attention. I get so excited when the latest episode of my favorite show is on or when someone comments on my Facebook status and I find myself on Facebook after work nearly everyday of the week. These things aren't necessarily bad, but they become bad when they consume the majority of my time. All of this makes me think of the story found in Luke 10.
Luke 10:38-42
38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
In this story Mary chooses to spend time with Jesus. She spends time listening to Jesus' words and simply being in his presence. Martha is distracted by everything that isn't Jesus. I want to be like Mary. I want Jesus to truly be above all else in my life.
Philippians 4:8
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
