She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what he said. (Luke 10:39)
Reading about Mary’s heart always touches me. But by chance, I was praying through Psalm 81 today, and came upon these words.
I am the Lord your God…Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. (Psalm 81:10)
Martha was too busy to receive Jesus’ words. (40-41)
The expert in the law tried to find ways to escape them. (29)
But Mary had a mouth open wide to Jesus’ words. And Jesus filled it.
I don’t know about you, but I want what Mary had. A mouth wide open to the words of Jesus. And more importantly, a heart that’s receptive to them.
How sweet your word is to my taste—
sweeter than honey in my mouth. (Psalm 119:103)
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