“In the house at Bethany the Lord Jesus experienced the family spirit and friendship of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. Martha generously offered him hospitality, Mary listened attentively to his words and Lazarus promptly emerged from the tomb at the command of his voice.” Their ministry was one of hospitality. Often we tend to look at preaching and singing as the main forms of ministry. However being the person who serves lunch to those attending a retreat, is also an important ministry. More than the words that are preached, our actions speak louder. The way we live and act in the world will either inspire more people to seek Jesus or to go the worldly way. As Christians we are called to host the presence of God in our lives, to bear witness to the Gospel through our actions. As Martha, let us serve the people that we meet, as Mary, let us listen to God’s voice and as Lazarus, let us be ready to walk out of the tombs of weakness.

Prayer: Abba Father, may I serve others, listen to your words and rise into a new life in Christ. Amen.