Can I just love you? Right now?

You’ve never heard the story of Martha and Mary like this...

Here’s the short version: Mary and Martha are just relaxing at home—maybe Netflix is on—and suddenly, Jesus shows up at the door.

Martha jumps up: “Oh no, I wasn’t ready for this!” And instantly, she springs into action: She’s serving Jesus, taking care of Him and His crew—doing what’s expected of her. Back then, hospitality was a huge cultural value in Judaism. So as a woman, she’s fulfilling her duty.

Mary though? She does something completely unexpected—she breaks all the rules! She sits down at Jesus’ feet! 😲 In that time, it was almost scandalous because that was something only men were allowed to do.

In Jewish tradition, “sitting at someone’s feet” meant becoming a disciple. Learning. Not just listening, but being all in—spiritually shaped and mentored. And women weren’t supposed to do that.

And that’s where Jesus steps in—the One who doesn’t care about man-made rules, but about hearts. ❤️

Jesus doesn’t call men or women—He calls people.

That’s why He doesn’t send Mary back to the kitchen. In fact, He says to Martha. “Martha, Martha … you are worried and upset about many things.” (Luke 10:41 NIV)

And knowing the cultural context, this also means: 👉 Martha, you’re doing what’s expected of you—but you’re missing out on the new thing I want to give you. You’re trying to serve Me out of obligation, but I just want to love you. ❤️

Then Jesus says something crucial: “...but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:42 NIV)

What a moment! That means it was totally okay for Mary to break that cultural rule. Why? Because God’s Word says: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28 NIV)

Maybe there’s a “rule” standing in your way today, too. Maybe it’s one you’ve made for yourself. 🤔

If so, hear Jesus say to you right now: You’re trying to serve Me the “right” way—based on expectations—but I just want to love you. Can I?

You are a miracle!

Déborah