There are three times when
Mary of Bethany is mentioned (once in Luke and twice in John). In each story,
of three very different situations, she had the same posture before Jesus.
“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.” -Luke 10:38-39
“When
Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and
said, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.’” -John 11:32
“Here a dinner
was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those
reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of
pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped
his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the
perfume.” -John 12:2-3
Jesus commended Mary as a
woman who had chosen the best part. And she found it at Jesus' feet.
Perhaps Mary's posture helped her have a
humble, listening heart. Or perhaps her heart prompted her humble, seeking
posture. Either way, I think her life is a beautiful picture for us.
Whatever our circumstances,
may we draw near to Jesus, kneel down, and look up - to His eyes, His face, His love and grace.
At Your Feet
At your feet I sit,
Listening to your voice,
Receiving your truth, words
of life.
No better place to be,
So amazed that you’re here
with me.
At your feet I fall
When pain and sorrows
overwhelm,
When tears flow unchecked,
Pouring out my heart to
you,
And knowing you weep too.
At your feet I kneel
In humble adoration,
extravagant worship,
Expressing my love for you.
Gazing upon your face,
Wrapped in your sweet
fragrance.
At your feet help me stay,
In every season,
Sweet or sorrowful, divine
or mundane,
Remembering who I am and
who you are -
Jesus, my ever-present,
gracious Savior.
(by Joanna K. Harris)
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