CHARACTER STUDY ~ MARTHA

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Martha was the sister of Mary and Lazarus dear friends of Jesus Christ. She has been noted for her hospitality and how she welcomed Jesus and His disciples to her home and served them neglecting to sit at the feet of the Teacher as did her sister Mary. The Lord told her, that she has allowed herself to be carried away by the worries of serving but her sister chose the best portion as a response when she asked the Lord to rebuke Mary for not assisting her. She also met the Lord and had a great conversation with Him before Lazarus was raised to life. 

Some characteristics of Martha;
* She was good at receiving guests but does not have time to have a one-on-one chat with her guests. We ought to make time for our guests so we can acquaint ourselves well with them. 
* She was worried the Lord delayed in coming to save her brother. We need to also be concerned about the well-being of our loved ones but trust God for the best in all circumstances.
* She pleaded for the salvation of Lazarus indirectly; “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you”. 
* She believed in the resurrection but had no idea Jesus could resuscitate Lazarus at that moment. Her response to rolling the gravestone show she had no idea what the Lord was talking about;  “Lord, by this time there will be an odour, for he has been dead four days.”


Supporting Scriptures: Luke 10:38-42; John 11:1-44

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