Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
Reflection on Today's Verse
We can see here that Martha’s actions are commendable because she is providing hospitality which is an important virtue in the cultural and religious context of her time. Serving others especially guests is a crucial way of expressing love and generosity. We should then embrace as believers the importance of serving others in our community and making them feel welcome and valued.