“Mary…sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:39-42 KJV). Martha wasn’t doing wrong. She was serving her guests, which was expected of her but, she should have “chosen that good part” like her sister. Who would have served the guests? It would have been done, perhaps a little later. JESUS knew they needed to eat but there was something more important than serving food going on.
Are you busy serving GOD’s people but missing “that good part” for you or someone else? That doesn’t mean serving isn’t important but being sensitive to what GOD wants is. What if I don’t know what GOD wants. Do like Martha did and ask Him! GOD can speak for Himself. JESUS said, “My sheep hear my voice” (John 10:27 KJV) and you can get to know the voice of GOD through reading His WORD. That’s where you’ll find more of that “good part, which shall not be taken away” like Mary chose!
Wayne Lance – That’s Good News to Share!