But one thing is needful: and Mary has chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
- Luke 10:42
I continue on the series The Good Part;
To some of us taking care of our family, working so hard to get promoted, and doing everything we can to take care of ourselves is drawing us away from the Presence of God. Nothing else in this world should matter more than Jesus. In life, some things matter than the other. As Believers we are to understand those things that matter most Because that is the good part. Mary choose the good part.
The cares of this life are dangerous, even when they seem to be most lawful and commendable. Nothing of a worldly nature could have been more proper than to provide for the Lord Jesus and supply his wants. Yet even "for this," because it too much engrossed her mind, the Lord Jesus gently reproved Martha. So a care for our families may be the means of our neglecting religion and losing our souls.
Don't get it twisted, God is not against you taking care of your family but when you do it at the expense of your service to God, then Something is wrong somewhere. I have seen so many believers do well when they were single but when married, they decrease day by day in their service to God. Some of us, we allow our careers, businesses, relationships to take priority more than the presence of God. You hardly say our morning devotion, you just start the day and go through it. No wonder you burn out so fast. The Good Part is the part that has the Presence of God more than the cares of this world.
The difference in Mary and Martha was not laziness but wise choice. Mary choose the good part which was to be in the Presence of the Master Jesus.
The series continues tomorrow, till then, do have a glorious time.
Good Morning and have a happy Tuesday
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