John 11:28 “And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.”
“Martha” went to their home and told her sister, “Mary” that “The Master is come, and calleth for thee”. The word that is translated “Master” literally means Teacher; a teacher is usually in a leadership position and is authoritatively in charge of those who are to learn; thus, the word “Master” denotes one who is in charge and is to be respected and obeyed. In the case of our “Master”, He has also established a loving relationship with us, and He is a “Master” like no other. When the “officers” were to apprehend Him, they didn’t, and the “chief priests and Pharisees” asked why they had not brought Him to them. The “officers” explained that “Never man spake like this man” (John 7:45-46). Of course, the “chief priests and Pharisees” accused the “officers” of being “deceived” (John 7:47). This “Master” could tender the hearts of some of the toughest of all men. Like “Martha” and “Mary”, in times of distress, trouble, heart break, pain, … there is no better news than to hear that “The Master is come, and calleth for thee”! For, in this “Master” we find rest from all our troubles, peace in the very midst of storms, comfort that overrides all pain, and clarity when confusion abounds. Furthermore, He is our “good Shepherd” Who is come that we “might have life, and that” we “might have it more abundantly” and He “giveth his life for the sheep” and He declared that “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:10-28). It is no wonder that “As soon as” “Martha” “heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him” (John 11:29)! Similarly, we have this exhortation from the “Master”, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)!