Jesus is Essential
John 11:28–32: And when she had said these things, she went her way and secretly called Mary her sister, saying, “The Teacher has come and is calling for you.” As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly and came to Him. Now Jesus had not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met Him. Then the Jews who were with her in the house, and comforting her, when they saw that Mary rose up quickly and went out, followed her, saying, “She is going to the tomb to weep there.” Then, when Mary came where Jesus was, and saw Him, she fell down at His feet, saying to Him, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”
Mary is found three times in the Gospel record, and each time she is at the feet of Jesus. She sat at His feet and listened to His word; she fell at His feet and poured out her sorrow; and she came to His feet to give Him her praise and worship. Mary’s only recorded words in the Gospels are given in John 11:32. 1
Walking with Jesus
Has your place with Him, at His feet, been vacant for far too long? How would you best describe Mary’s three experiences at the feet of Jesus in Luke 10:38-42; John 11:32-33; 12:3-8?
When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” Luke 5:8
When we are at the feet of Jesus we are at the place of new beginnings.
Praying
Lord, thank You for teaching me to return to You in brokenness and in silent love.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books., J. V. (1991).
