Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me.” But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Luke 10.38-42

Advent is here! This is a joyful season as we celebrate the uncommon coming of Jesus. Jesus coming from heaven to earth, taking on human flesh and dwelling among a broken and rebellious people was uncommon to say the least. He lived an uncommon life while here on earth as He worshiped God the Father with all that He was and He truly loved all. Though fully God, Jesus was uncommon in that He put the interest of others before His own and gave all that He could give for the good and joy of others. Jesus’ uncommonness led to His death on a criminal’s cross and three days later to His resurrection from death to life. What was made possible through the uncommon life and work of Jesus for us was an uncommon gift, the free gift of eternal life. You can’t find this gift anywhere else. It is one of a kind for those who simply believe in Jesus and follow Him.

So, what if our Advent season was uncommon this year? Let’s push past the common of a Christmas in DFW and into the uncommon lives we are called to live. Let’s be like Jesus this Advent season and be uncommon.

Today’s text encourages us to make Jesus our priority this season. This season is filled with busyness and the pull and tug in many different directions. No doubt there will be temptations to be distracted from what is most important. So, what will take priority? Will Jesus or all the stuff and things we have to do? Will you be “worried and bothered by many things”? Why not make this season about the “one necessity and choose the good part”? No doubt we all are like Martha in one way or another. There will be days where we are busy in the kitchen or getting things done on the to-do-list, but we must take those still moments to meet with Jesus. Let’s worship Jesus fully and love others this Advent. Let’s be uncommon.

Weekly Memory Verse: The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; whom shall I dread? Psalm 27.1