The story
Jesus came to visit his friends Martha and Mary in the town of Bethany. Martha opened the door with a big smile. “Welcome, Jesus! Come in!”
Martha rushed around the kitchen. She baked bread, chopped vegetables and stirred the soup. There was so much to do! Her face got hot, and she began to feel grumpy.
But where was her sister Mary? Mary was sitting on the floor near Jesus, listening to every word he said.
Martha put her hands on her hips. “Jesus, don’t you care that Mary left me to do all the work? Tell her to help me!”
Jesus answered kindly, “Martha, Martha, you are worried about so many things. But only one thing really matters. Mary has chosen the best thing, being with me.”
Martha took a deep breath and sat down too. Helping is good, but spending time with Jesus is the very best thing of all.
