Choosing The Good Part
But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered by so many things; but only a few things are necessary, really only one, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken from her.”
Jesus is addressing Martha who is rushing around the house trying to take care of all the pressing concerns of running everything and taking care of her guests. This is a very good lesson for me today and I’m sure you can all relate to it as well. I feel all the pressing concerns of staying alive in this world and trying to take care of my needs and it seems like an endless losing battle and I turn around and see someone just sitting at Jesus’ feet letting go of the stress of this world and I complain to Jesus and say, “Lord there are too many things going on in my life that need to be taken care of, I don’t have any time to spend with You.” And Jesus says, “Mary has chosen the good part, and it shall not be taken away from her.”
Lord, this is such a comforting word from You. That if I stop and sit at Your feet and stop worrying about the world I will have chosen the better part and it shall not be taken away from me in spite of the impossibility of even having a moment to sit down with You. Lord this is such a comfort to my soul! So here I am sitting at Your feet desiring to learn from You, and to just enjoy Your company! Lord You are the Beauty of the Ages! Your wisdom and love are beyond my comprehension and yet You speak to me in the simplest of ways! Lord I love You and want to be like You. Do not let this portion be taken from me.
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” -Matt. 6:33-34
These are good verses for all of us. Jesus tells us that Mary chose the better part and that there is truly only one thing that is important and it is found by sitting at Jesus’ feet. The concerns of this life will keep us going in endless circles and will continue to do so until we stop and spend time with Jesus. Getting our lives in order will never be finished as long as we live so learning this lesson early in life will be a great blessing to us! And Jesus reassures us saying that this blessing will not be taken away from us if we will do it. Hallelujah! Let us all pause and take a moment to pray and seek out His Company.
Lord give us rest from our fears and concerns this day! Lord help us to seek the safety of Your Company. Lord we are torn from Your side by an endless gale (strong wind) of worldly distractions and fearful necessities! Lord we seek You out this day and desire to sit at Your feet. Lord fill us with Your peace and speak to us with Your gentleness and wisdom. Amen.
What a beautiful closing prayer, Seth! I think we can all pray along, "Lord, fill us with Your peace and speak to us with Your gentleness and wisdom." Especially during this time of national uncertainty here in America where achieving the necessities does look fearsome, we need to rest in Christ and know God loves us with an everlasting love. If we choose Him first, God will care for us. Wonderful teaching, Seth!! Thank you!!--Aunt Sue
ReplyDeleteI agree Aunt Sue...his prayer touched my heart ...it was so beautiful it brought tears.....How beautiful it is when one's spirit unites with the Holy Spirit.
DeleteAmen! It is good to be reminded of this story, especially after a week as extraordinarily busy as this one has been. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you Seth for reminding us we need to lay aside our our busy way and to take more time with the Lord. He's waiting for us to come and sit with Him. He gives us what we really need in our life. Thank You so much.
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I THINK THAT TAKING TIME TO REFLECT ON THE WAY JESUS THOUGHT WILL BRING CATHARSIS TO ALL OF US. WE TEND TO LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOOD IN OUR LIVES AND WORRY ABOUT THE NEGATIVE ENERGY. JERRY CT.
ReplyDeleteHI Jerry. Nice meeting you. What is "catharsis" and what is this negative energy you mentioned? And how are these words related to Jesus?
DeleteI don't go to church as much as I should. I never lose faith in what I believe,no matter how hard my day or my life may seem.reading this brought tears to my eyes. it reminded me I'm never alone.
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I always believe in god who loves me and keeps in safe. Heesuk ct
ReplyDeleteJESUS IS GOOD. BELIEVE IN HIM AND SIT AT HIS FEET AND PRAY.
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I believe in Jesus and after reading this it makes me realize to take one day at a time and be thankful for what you have. Mayra 28 CT
ReplyDeleteGod is Gooood i believe all things thru chirst and will heal you no matter who you are and he is just not in the bottom of my feet but my whole body waterbury ct Odessa 29
ReplyDeleteHello Odessa dear. You may want to reread Seth's message.
DeleteGod bless. (Mcd's)
Hi Odessa You got it backwords because its sitting at Jesus feet we lay down our burdens and also at the cross where Jesus died for us. So just read the four gospels in the new testament. God Bless You Carmella Ct.
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