who can compare

As people we naturally crave other people's attention and affection. This is something that no one can get away from. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert we all want others around us to look at us in a way that honors us. I am a true people pleaser; one of my pet peeves is when someone feels indifferent towards me. I love having friends and cannot survive a day without communicating with them.
However, this is also a downfall. The story of Mary and Martha slaps me in the face quite a bit, with good reason. Mary's sister, Martha, was so consumed with hospitality and making Jesus comfortable in her home that she was robbed of her season to enjoy Him. He was right in front of her and she basically ignored Him. Luke 10:41-42 says, "But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all the details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her." I do not want to be known for political correctness. I don't want to find myself stressing and worrying over the insignificant details that will not carry into eternity. Yes, even though we are to show hospitality and compassion to all around us, making an idol of our reputation can clip our wings. It detains our purposes and drags us down.
What I love most about this story is that we can be certain that: Jesus only requires our willingness to sit and embrace the blessing of his company. We do not have to earn our way into His favor and Love but simply lay at His feet and give glory to the pricelessness of His presence. I can finally have a break; and it's the most rewarding and filling break I could ever experience.
There is no one else on this earth that deserves the honor that Christ rightly deserves. Living this life with the many people that I love will never do on its own. But Jesus is the only one that can be felt in the stillness. He is the ultimate comforter, constant in how He catches and carries me, and the only one that will keep my heart steadfast. What person on earth is capable of that? There's no one like this Awesome God.