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Our Daily Bread - Monday, June 21, 2016
by RBC Ministries

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WORLDâ€™S FASTEST WALKERS

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And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
-Luke 10:39

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Esther 3-5
Acts 5:22-42

According to a study measuring the pace of life of cities in 32 countries, people in the biggest hurry live here in Singapore. We walk 60 feet in 10:55 seconds compared to 12:00 seconds for the New Yorkers and 31:60 seconds for those living in the African city of Blantyre, Malawi.
But regardless of where you live, the study shows that walking speeds have increased by an average of 10 percent in the past 20 years. And if walking speed is any indicator for the pace of life, we are certainly much busier than before.
Are you caught up in the frenzy of a busy life? Pause and consider Jesus' words to Martha: "You are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her" (Luke 10:41-42).
Notice Jesus' gentle words. He didn't rebuke Martha for wanting to be a good host but rather reminded her about her priorities. Martha had allowed the necessary to get out of proportion. And, in the process, she was so busy doing good that she didn't take time to sit at Jesus' feet.
In our drive to be productive for the Lord, let's remember the one thing worth being concerned about - enjoying time with our Saviour. - Poh Fang Chia
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own,
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known. - Miles

Jesus longs for our fellowship ever more than we long for His.

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