One Thing Is Necessary

With the economy the way it is, job losses, and the holiday's approaching, one thing is needful.

But one thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:42 )

This is the word of Jesus. Someone who knows more than we do - and loves us more than we love ourselves. So, we need to listen and take heed. (After all, we should realize that Jesus did not say things for His own benefit, but to help us.)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 and energy on. And we should choose wisely. (Here's a tip: if it won't be important one hundred years from now, it's not that important now, either).

In this situation, 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 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, than you could accomplish in a lifetime by yourself.

Don't make the wrong choices.

SAY THIS: I will listen to God's Word. Then, with God's help, I will make it.
God has seen you struggling (with something), He says it's over. A blessing is coming your way.