Bad Motive?
Martha was distracted with all her preparations, and spoke to Jesus.
But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” (Luke 10:40)
Martha linked whether or not Jesus cares with whether or not He would tell Mary to help her.
So, according to Martha, if Jesus doesn’t tell Mary to help Martha, He doesn’t care.
How often do we do something similar?
When something bad happens to us, do we question God’s love for us?
Yep. Too often.
Let’s determine to remember:
God is our loving sovereign.
All things, including Satan, are under His control.
He promises to work everything for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
Trials produce good in us.
God is good. He is a righteous judge. For those of us who have received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we are saved from sin’s penalty, we are being saved from sin’s power (sanctification), and we will be glorified, saved from sin’s presence.
Rejoice!
Rejoice through apparent good and apparent bad.
Rejoice that your name is recorded in heaven! (Luke 10:20)
