“But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, ‘Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” Luke 10:40 (NKJV)

Good morning, God’s people.

One of the most interesting things about distraction is that it does not always come through sinful activities. Sometimes, good things become distractions when they occupy the place that belongs to God.

In Luke 10, we see two sisters, Martha and Mary. While Jesus was teaching, Mary sat at His feet, listening to His words, but Martha was distracted with much serving.

Notice that Martha was not doing something evil. She was serving and attending to responsibilities. However, her service became a distraction because she allowed it to take her attention away from the presence of Jesus.

This teaches us an important lesson: You can be busy doing things for Jesus and still be distracted from Jesus.

Let us examine some areas where believers can become distracted.

1. BUSINESS AND CAREER

Your business, career, and pursuit of financial success must never take the place of your relationship with God.

Apostle Paul was a tentmaker, yet his occupation did not stop him from fulfilling his apostolic assignment (Acts 18:1–3).

In 1 Thessalonians 2:9–10, Paul also spoke about his labour and ministry among the believers.

The lesson is simple: You can be productive in business and still be spiritually committed. Your work should support your purpose, not compete with it.

2. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

Marriage is God’s institution, but even a good gift can become a distraction when it takes the place of the Giver.

Your marriage should not weaken your commitment to God. Rather, it should encourage your walk with Him.

Any relationship that consistently pulls you away from God’s purpose and weakens your devotion to Him needs to be examined.

3. PLEASURE AND ENTERTAINMENT

Social media, movies, entertainment, friendships, and other leisure activities can gradually consume the time meant for spiritual development.

There is nothing wrong with enjoying life, but there is something wrong when entertainment receives more attention than your spiritual growth.

Child of God, learn to put things in their proper places. Don’t allow what God has given you to take you away from the God who gave them.

PRAYER

I receive wisdom to put everything in its proper place. My business, marriage, family, career, and relationships will not take the place of God in my life. I will enjoy God’s blessings without losing my devotion to Him, in Jesus’ name. Amen.