Introduction: There are two women mentioned in Luke’s account who are worth noting. One is Martha, and the other is Mary—two women with two different focuses. They were both a blessing to Jesus, and He loved them both. However, those of us looking on from the outside can clearly see the difference in their priorities. Let’s take a look at their differences—and their blessings.

Evidently, Martha overcame her complaining spirit, because John records these words:

“There they made him a supper; and Martha served.” (John 12:2)

This was after Lazarus was raised from the dead. The point is: Martha learned the secret of serving Jesus with her hands—but also worshipping Him with her heart.

2. Mary had a HEART that worshipped JESUS with love! (Luke 10:39, 42) – “And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word… But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Whereas Mary worshipped Jesus with her heart, John’s writing gives us even more insight into Mary’s breakthrough:

“Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” (John 12:3)

Not only did Mary have a heart of worship—she also developed a heart of sacrificial giving.

Conclusion: These sisters were used in a mighty way to be a blessing to our Lord Jesus. Both learned to take their hands and their hearts and give them to Jesus. He was pleased, and He was glorified through both gifts of these servants.