Choose the better part
Worthy Christian Devotions
"Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a
certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his
word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and
said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid
her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha,
Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is
needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away
from her." Luke 10:38-42
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So often in
ministry, the Lord deals with my own spirit, saying – "You need to step
back and get refocused!"
And we all know how
hard it is at times when we get so busy with the normal every day stresses of
life tugging at our limited time.
This morning I was
re-reading the story of Mary and Martha, and how Mary chose the better part,
while Martha was doing the housework.
Now let's not deny
the real importance of housework and practical matters; let's face it, with
nobody doing that stuff, what would get done? Life would be a mess!
But according to
Jesus, something was wrong, and Martha had her priorities out of line. And He
made it very clear, Mary had chosen the better part!
Mary preferred and
chose relationship and intimacy with the Lord over the physical preparations
and housework associated with His visit. And Jesus blessed and protected her
choice.
And so the Lord has
had to remind me, over and again of the importance of intimacy with
Him...before getting down to the work!
It's a constant
temptation to slip into an emphasis on DOING the work at hand.
And even in our own
personal prayer time, to be mainly focused on those "urgent ministry
needs"...and completely forgetting the most important thing, the
"better part"- intimacy, personal communication, just BEING with Him.
Let us resolve to
choose intimacy with Jesus!
Let us choose the
better part! Let us resolve to spend time with the Lord and develop that
intimate relationship He so wants with us.
That way we will
constantly experience how deep and awesome His love for us is.
And it will make the
work we are called to do -- so much easier!
Would you want God to change your life?
God has made it
possible for you to know Him and experience an amazing change in your own
life through a relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ, and have eternal life.
Say the following
prayer:
“Father God, I confess
I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You.
I am truly sorry. I now want to turn
away from my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning
again.
I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my
sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.
I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to
rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Thank You that according to
Your Word, I am now born again.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You,
and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I promise to study Your Word – the
Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.”
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“My Jesus, I Love Thee”
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1 My
Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine;for thee all the follies of sin I resign;
my gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
2 I
love thee because thou hast first loved me
and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
3 I'll
love thee in life, I will love thee in death,and praise thee as long as thou lendest me breath,
and say when the deathdew lies cold on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
4 In
mansions of glory and endless delight,
I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow:
If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
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