"MARY HAS CHOSEN WHAT IS BETTER"
The Lord centers His attention on the word of God and prayer as the two great means of blessing. Mary sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word, while Martha was distracted by her preparations for the Royal Guest.
Martha wanted the Lord to rebuke her sister for failing to help, but Jesus tenderly rebuked Martha for her fretfulness! Our Lord prizes our affection above our service. Service may be tainted with pride and self-importance.Occupation with the Lord is the one thing needful, that good part which will not be taken away.
The Lord wants to convert us from Marthas into Marys.
While the Master does appreciate all that we undertake for Him, He knows that our first need is to sit at His feet and learn His will, then in our tasks we shall be calm and peaceful and kindly, and at last our service may attain the perfectness.
"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us--yes, establish the work of our hands.
"May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts." Psalm 119:173
Are we willing to sit at His feet like Mary did, or are we busy with lot of other things like Martha? Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.
