Luke 10:38-42 Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made… “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed.”
Are you having trouble keeping a Christ-centered focus this Christmas? You’re not alone, be sure of that. Is the pace of the Christmas season beginning to out-run you? Get in line, you’re not alone. Stop everything for a few minutes when you begin to sense hopelessness in this frantic season around you.
Find a quiet place without interruption. Open your Bible to the section quoted above and read the entire passage. I think God knew we would need this story. I think it is given to us with the Christmas season in mind. I believe it will help put the Christmas season in its proper context. Remember that Christ is with you and He is your calming companion.
The darkest time in the year,
The poorest place in town,
Cold, and a taste of fear,
Man and woman alone,
What can we hope for here?
More light than we can learn,
More wealth than we can treasure,
More love than we can earn,
More peace than we can measure,
Because one child is born.
--- Christopher Fry, One Child Is Born
