Sitting With Jesus Changes Us
Scripture:
“But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
— Luke 10:42
Reflection:
It is possible to be around Jesus and still not be changed by Jesus. Martha knew Jesus. She welcomed Him. She served around Him. She had theological understanding. When Lazarus died, she could even say the right things about resurrection and the last day.
But her heart was filled with offense, frustration, and protest.
Mary responded differently. Mary was known as the one who sat at Jesus’ feet. She listened. She poured out costly worship. She valued His presence deeply. So when Jesus came to Bethany, Mary approached Him differently. She came with grief, but also with humility.
The difference was not that Mary had no pain. The difference was what had been formed in her through time with Jesus. This is a sobering reminder. Church attendance is not the same as transformation. Knowing spiritual language is not the same as knowing Jesus deeply. Being busy around holy things is not the same as allowing the Word to reshape the heart.
The Word of God is not meant to leave us the same. Jesus said that new wine cannot be poured into old wineskins without bursting them. The new life of the Spirit cannot simply sit beside old patterns, old offenses, old mindsets, and old ways of reacting. Something must change.
If we are truly sitting with Jesus, it will show in our character. It will show in how we respond under pressure. It will show in how we pray when disappointed. It will show in how we treat people when we are hurting. It will show in whether offense rules our hearts or surrender does.
The Word must not only enter our ears. It must enter our hearts. And whatever enters the heart eventually flows into life. So let the Word do its work. Let Jesus shape your reactions, your motives, your speech, your waiting, and your trust. Do not settle for hanging around His presence. Sit with Him until you are changed.
Reflection Questions:
Lord Jesus, I do not want to merely be around You. I want to be changed by You. Help me receive Your Word with meekness and allow it to reshape my heart. Remove offense, impatience, and old patterns that resist Your work in me. Make my life reflect Your character in the way I think, speak, respond, and trust. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scripture References:
Luke 10:38–42, John 11:20–32, Luke 5:36–38, Proverbs 4:23
Scripture:
“But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
— Luke 10:42
Reflection:
It is possible to be around Jesus and still not be changed by Jesus. Martha knew Jesus. She welcomed Him. She served around Him. She had theological understanding. When Lazarus died, she could even say the right things about resurrection and the last day.
But her heart was filled with offense, frustration, and protest.
Mary responded differently. Mary was known as the one who sat at Jesus’ feet. She listened. She poured out costly worship. She valued His presence deeply. So when Jesus came to Bethany, Mary approached Him differently. She came with grief, but also with humility.
The difference was not that Mary had no pain. The difference was what had been formed in her through time with Jesus. This is a sobering reminder. Church attendance is not the same as transformation. Knowing spiritual language is not the same as knowing Jesus deeply. Being busy around holy things is not the same as allowing the Word to reshape the heart.
The Word of God is not meant to leave us the same. Jesus said that new wine cannot be poured into old wineskins without bursting them. The new life of the Spirit cannot simply sit beside old patterns, old offenses, old mindsets, and old ways of reacting. Something must change.
If we are truly sitting with Jesus, it will show in our character. It will show in how we respond under pressure. It will show in how we pray when disappointed. It will show in how we treat people when we are hurting. It will show in whether offense rules our hearts or surrender does.
The Word must not only enter our ears. It must enter our hearts. And whatever enters the heart eventually flows into life. So let the Word do its work. Let Jesus shape your reactions, your motives, your speech, your waiting, and your trust. Do not settle for hanging around His presence. Sit with Him until you are changed.
Reflection Questions:
- Am I merely around spiritual things, or am I being transformed by Jesus?
- What reactions in my life reveal areas where my heart still needs to be changed?
- How can I intentionally sit with Jesus and receive His Word with meekness this week?
Lord Jesus, I do not want to merely be around You. I want to be changed by You. Help me receive Your Word with meekness and allow it to reshape my heart. Remove offense, impatience, and old patterns that resist Your work in me. Make my life reflect Your character in the way I think, speak, respond, and trust. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scripture References:
Luke 10:38–42, John 11:20–32, Luke 5:36–38, Proverbs 4:23
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