When we think of Martha, the story that often comes to mind is of Jesus reprimanding her for her bad attitude towards her sister’s supposed laziness in the presence of Jesus. As Pastor Ray points out in today’s message, this passage reveals that Martha was a success story. The story didn’t end at her reprimand. She took Jesus’ teachings to heart. Instead of a means of gaining status in God’s Kingdom, her works became a loving, joy filled act of sacrifice out of love for Jesus.