That Good Part
Luke 10:38-42
38 Now it happened as they went that He
entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into
her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat
at Jesus feet and heard His word. 40
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.”
41 And Jesus[b] answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
41 And Jesus[b] answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
That Good Part,
When we are seeking “the good part” other things must take
second and third place. The business of the world is an enemy of our soul, and
knowing Christ intimately. Jesus Himself said, “ I do only what the Father
tells me.” . John
5:19
He knew the danger of getting involved with
things of the world when we are serving God; He is our leader and guide
Mark 10:21
When asked by the rich young ruler, what must I do to be
saved? He answered;
21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him,
and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and
give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the
cross, and follow Me.”
That “Good part” comes from laying aside everything that
captures first place in our lives, and seeking Christ
