November 6

Will I ever read the account of Martha and Mary without hearing God’s voice instructing me to choose the “better” option? I guess it is a character flaw of mine that is very resistant to the Holy Spirit. I would like to explain it away by stating that hyper Type-A people like me get things done, invent things, start businesses, etc…, but the words of Jesus seem to indicate that there are better things, like sitting at His feet and listening to Him. That was Mary’s choice, the question is will it be mine or will go I go out and work for God? For me, I choose God – again! It is easier to work and accomplish, not because I don’t like being with Him, but because I like accomplishing. I am afraid that for many in the body of Christ, they don’t spend time with Jesus because they are uncomfortable with it.

Our prophetic call jumped out at me. We are obviously all called to evangelize and heal the sick – right? How about when we enter a house “saying” “peace on this house”? How about that? That is crazy radical. I determine whether a house receives a blessing of peace or not! How about my own house? If it is crazy and the kids are going wild and out of control (never my children – it’s just an illustration), maybe, just maybe if I would wear my mantle of prophet, speak peace (command), the household would “chill”. I don’t use my privilege enough! God help me to see all my benefits in you!