I Feel Unappreciated
Channel: Christopher Boorman Speaks
Date: 18/03/2021

Good day, everyone, and God bless you. 

I’d like to talk about something that has been weighing on my heart for some time. It’s about showing appreciation. Something that doesn’t seem to get talked about very much. Let me share with you this recording of Mary, Martha and Jesus.

Luke 10:38 - 42
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. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed--or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

Now I’m not here to put Mary down. She made a decision to sit and listen and worship Jesus over temporal things like food preparation and Jesus affirms Mary’s choice. And he points out that Martha was stressed over the meal preparation. Martha may have done well to unplug from the situation for a bit sit with Mary at Jesus’ feet for awhile and listen to Him. She probably could have gone back to her cooking less stressed and more at peace. 

That being said, I like to think that Jesus and His disciples thanked Martha for a delicious meal that day. While it’s great to spend time sitting with Jesus and listening to what He has to say, someone’s got to cook dinner. Martha decided it was up to her. She stepped up and served. Praise God for Martha. Praise God for ALL the Martha’s in all the churches out there getting things done to help the church run.

Have you ever had someone prepare you a really great meal after you put in a hard day at work? 
I certainly have, and I was grateful for it. And here’s the kicker I made sure to show my appreciation to them, just like Paul did in 1 Corinthians 16:17 – 18

“I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.”

For those who have ears to hear, listen up. If you don’t have a couple of Martha’s, you have no church. Show appreciation to the Martha’s in your church and in your life. People need to feel valued. They need to feel appreciated. And when they are not appreciated, they’re depressed, they’re angry, they’re bitter. And then finally, they’re gone. 

Now you might say “people who serve should do so without expectation of reward or even an expectation of thanks.”

To which I reply “You’re right. Remind them of that next time you see them. And next time YOU can prepare dinner. It appears, you’ll be eating crow.”

Take care everyone. God bless you.