My One Thing

Luke 10:41-42 - “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Keep Reading...

What is my One Thing? This relationship of closeness with Jesus will never be taken away from me. All Christian activity, ministry, etc. will one day be taken away (i.e. no more need). When I center myself around my One Thing - Jesus - everything else falls into order.

Will I choose what is better?

You may have wondered - didn’t someone need to make preparations for dinner... for hosting Jesus? How can you sit at Jesus feet and serve him at the same time? Do you remember that Jesus is the one who turned water into wine? He fed over 5,000 people with almost no food... and created 12 basketfuls of leftovers. I think he can sort out dinner, if needed. Stay at his feet until he moves. Then move with him. Listening to Jesus and watching him is more important than hovering around and serving him. 

Will I choose what is better?

It is time to lay aside my drive to control people and situations (Martha). This only causes anxiety and distraction from Jesus. It’s time to come to his feet, ready to listen and watch. This should be the focus of my quiet times.

Will I choose what is better?