“The Better Part”

Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:38-42

Martha had the opportunity to enjoy having Jesus as her guest, but she busied herself taking care of things that didn’t really matter. Mary understood the significance and sat at his feet and just listened. What would you do if Jesus was a guest in your own home?

Jesus commended Mary for taking time to sit and learn at her Savior’s feet. As it turned out – she had the best seat in the house!

Jesus longs for our fellowship

even more than we long for His.

Our Daily Bread – October 16, 2008