In this stirring message preached at the fifth session of YnS Camp 2025, Dr. Kwaku Obeng led us through the lives of Martha and Mary, drawing from Scripture to reveal the contrast in their dispositions toward Jesus. Though both women loved the Lord, their postures were worlds apart—Martha, busy and burdened with service; Mary, still and surrendered at Jesus’ feet.

We learned that Mary’s choice to sit and listen was not passive—it was radical. She positioned herself to receive from Jesus, choosing intimacy over activity, even when it defied societal expectations. Her actions flowed from revelation, not routine. She did not simply do things for Jesus; she moved from a place of knowing Him.

Dr. Kwaku helped us see the subtle danger of prioritizing work for the Lord over relationship with the Lord. Martha’s service, though well-intentioned, became a distraction. Mary’s focus, however, led to rest, grace, and divine alignment. The message challenged us to examine our own posture: are we driven by duty, or drawn by devotion?

Sometimes, the way of intimacy may seem rebellious to cultural norms—but it is the better portion, and it is ours to choose. Mary’s example is not just admirable—it is essential. Her posture invites us into a life of deep communion, where grace abounds and transformation begins.