Scripture: Luke 10:39: “And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.”
Mary sits at Jesus’ feet and listens to His teaching. Attention is one of the most personal things we can offer. We can be physically present and still miss what someone is saying. In Luke 10:39, Mary listens at Jesus’ feet. The surrounding scene shows the tension between necessary activity and the opportunity to receive His teaching.
There is a place for serving, preparing, and organizing. There is also a place for stopping long enough to listen. If your devotional routine has become hurried, try reading fewer verses with greater attention. Ask what Jesus is teaching and how your response might change a conversation or decision today.
Carry that attentiveness into your relationships. Let someone finish speaking. Notice a concern hidden beneath a casual answer. Listening can help you receive wisdom and recognize where love is needed. Begin with Jesus, then let what you hear shape the way you show up for others.
