People have marveled about life after death since the beginning of time.  In fact, there have been many beliefs from many faith traditions over the ages.  But nothing beats the life after death story like Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.  Not only does Jesus’ comeback story give us hope that we too will live after we die, but it gives us strength and courage to face whatever we may in life as well.    

Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem was like none other. Unlike past war hero and political activists, he chose not to display his power and might by riding in on a war stallion, but his humility and gentleness by riding in on a donkey. For someone who had healed the sick, made the lame walk, calmed stormy seas, fed thousands from almost nothing, and raised the dead to life, this was not what the people wanted nor expected. No! They wanted

Jesus’ call to serve others is compelling and many people throughout the ages have done a great job of doing just that.  But we can’t serve in the way that Jesus expects unless we also step away from that service and be filled with the Holy Spirit through rest, rejuvenation and time sitting at Jesus’ feet.  In today’s story, we see Mary and Martha, who together set the example of how to be true servants of Jesus Christ.