"For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings." -Hosea 6:6 ESV
It is easy for us to establish what we will do and say in order to show our love toward Him. But what we didn't realize that we need to discern God's love language. What does He wants us to do? Not what we think He wants us to do. What is His love language? Let's look at what Jesus said to Martha.
'As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!"
"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."'
Jesus told Martha that the only thing Jesus needed from Mary is to sit at his feet and listen to him! God only want us to sit by His feet like Mary when He is talking to us. God love to have us by His side, talking. He doesn't care about our serving because He wants us to receive His gifts and serving as He gave us grace upon grace. Martha was distracted by the preparation that she forgot her ability to listen! So Martha didn't listen.
Take away your worrying! Take away your preparation! Take away everything and sit at His feet. "Let go, let God".
"I'm after love that lasts, not more religion. I want you to know God, not go to more prayer meetings." - Hosea 6:6 MSG
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