But one thing is needed

 But One Thing is Needed 

Luke.10.42 - But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."

Jesus was a visitor at Mary and Martha's home, while Mary sat with Jesus chatting and listening to Him,  Martha was busy trying to entertain the Lord. This story is a good example of how believers are busy with irrelevant activities, spending a lot of money on jamborees or mere ephemerals. The ability to discern and identify what is more important to God as children of the kingdom is really pertinent to a fulfilling walk with God. We need to set our priorities right in other to please the LORD. Martha was furious wanting Jesus to order Mary to Join or help her in what  Jesus saw as unimportant worries, just like we sometimes bully and hurt one another because of mere religious activities and money matters at the expense of a quality time with God.  

The response of Jesus here may be surprising and unexpected just as it will  be to many of our passionately organised jamborees. Like Martha, what many called service to God is nothing but mere labouring on irrelevants. Jesus rebuked Martha for worrying too much about unnecessary details that had no spiritual value. To Him, what Mary chose ie. Staying with Him was more needed than food and other stuffs Martha was engrossed with. The requirements of the Kingdom is more about relationship and Communion with God than activities.  How can you possibly work and please a God who doesn't know you? It's such a pity we are in a generation when many are busy in the Church without any personal experience of conversion. Before you get yourself worked up with activities, kindly settle the issue of your salvation first.

The rich young man left in sorrow when Jesus told him to sell all he had and give to the poor. Jesus wanted a disciple first not just a wealthy distant admirer. If you are not saved and you are the greatest giver to mission works,  your priority is misplaced.  Your salvation before your money. God is not after your pocket but your soul. What will it profit a man whose donation won souls to the Kingdom while his own soul is doomed in Hell. The gifts and donations you give to God are good but one thing is needed and most important, the salvation of your soul.  

John.3.3 - Jesus answered and said to Nicodemus, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

John.3.5 - Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Are you born again?  Your answer is more important to God than your title, position and donations.  Surrender your life to Him today not just your valuables or money. 

Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-27; Luke 10:38-42; Mark 10:17-31.

Prayers:

Oh Lord,  I come to You today, save me from all my shortcomings and deliver me from mere religious activities which distracts from what is really needed.  Help me to know You personally and stay in your presence forever and ever.  Amen