“Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her” Luke 10:38-42, NKJV.
My wife doesn’t like it when we have guests coming to visit us who are 3 minutes away, and I’m still trying to vacuum. Still trying to make sure the house is ready for them. She’ll tell me I can stop, but it’s okay, it’s not about the house, it’s about receiving our guests coming into our house.
You know, Martha was busy with many things, and sometimes, we do too. The things that Martha was worried about, Jesus wasn’t. His point to Martha was to be satisfied with the good part. Mary was satisfied at the feet of Jesus. Mary would prefer the house be together for Him, but it isn’t, and that’s okay. He’s here now.
Jesus is here now. He has already arrived in your life. He has knocked on your door, and you’ve let Him in. Now, just abide in Him. There’s nothing more needed than what you have to do. You have the Lord, and you can abide satisfied. It’s about the good part–coming to the Lord each day and sitting at His feet. Your house doesn’t have to be together. He didn’t come for that. Your ministry doesn’t have to have all the lights, fancy equipment, and rock band instruments to worship the Lord. All you need is the Lord, and He’ll meet you anywhere. He’ll still show up when we do. We have the Lord, and we’re full. You have the Lord, and you have His peace. We have the good part, and that good part cannot be taken from you. No matter the situation, no matter what you’re going through, no matter the fire you’re in, the good part will never be taken from you. The good part is always with us. Thank you, Lord.
Prayer. Father, I give You all the glory. Thank You for speaking to me. Jesus, I have let You into the door of my life. You are now here. Help me not to make my relationship with You about what it shouldn’t be. I will not focus my life on what You are not focused on. You are the good part. Help me now abide satisfied. You are my peace, joy, and strength. As I sit at Your feet, teach me more about You today, and You will handle the rest. In Your name I pray, Amen.
Study: Psalm 23:1
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