One Thing Is Necessary

LUKE 10:42 ESV “but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”

These are the words of Jesus. So, we need to listen and take heed. After all, we should realize that Jesus did not say things for His own benefit, but for our benefit. It is easy to get busy in life and let ourselves be distracted from what we know is important. That was the case with Martha, the sister of Mary, in the scripture quoted from above. Martha knew she needed to hear what Jesus had to say, but she also knew that she was responsible for preparing something to eat. What could she do? We all face such problems, which are actually choices. We choose what our priorities are. We decide what we will spend our time, money, and energy on. And we should choose wisely. Here is a tip: any choice that has no eternal value is not that important. In this Biblical account, Jesus brought a calming, not a condemning word to Martha. Jesus is still not interested in condemning people, but in helping them. In effect, Jesus said to not worry, but to put hearing what God has to say first, and then somehow other things will work out with God’s help. Jesus is saying the same message to you, today. The most important and productive way we can spend time is in getting God’s wisdom, guidance, and help. Hearing and heeding His Word will pay rich dividends in this time, as well as for eternity. Never forget that God can do more for you in one minute, more than you could accomplish in a lifetime by yourself. Do not make the wrong choices. Listen to God’s Word. Then, with God’s help, you will make right choices.