A Sacred Pause
Sitting at His Feet
This Sunday, we meet Abraham at the oak of Mamre and Mary at the feet of Jesus. Two very different scenes. One bustling with hospitality, the other marked by quiet attentiveness, and yet, both are moments of divine encounter.
Abraham hurries to welcome mysterious visitors and offer them sustenance. Mary, meanwhile, offers her full presence, simply listening to Jesus. In both stories, God speaks.
One of the most countercultural things we can do today is stop. Not scroll. Not skim. Not hustle. But stop … to notice the sacred guest already in our midst. In a world of Marthas, always rushing to complete the next task, Jesus still reminds us:
“There is need of only one thing.”
(Luke 10:42)
And as the psalmist so beautifully invites us:
“Be still and know that I am God.”
What is that one thing for you today? What sacred presence have you overlooked while preoccupied with the urgent?
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Before You Go...
Whether you're more like Martha, juggling ten things at once, or more like Mary, curled up with coffee and Scripture, know this:
God is not measuring your holiness by your productivity today.
He’s just happy you paused long enough to listen, reflect, and maybe even smile. And hey … if your “one thing necessary” today is a nap, a walk, or five minutes of actual silence, then don’t underestimate the holiness of that sacred sanity.
And to all our teachers and principals gearing up for a new school year:
You’ve got this! … Yes, even if your to-do list is longer than your summer vacation.
Let grace go before you, laughter go with you, and may at least one copier be working when you get back.
Warm regards,
John Henry