One Thing Necessary

I'll tell you a secret. Bro. Doug Nichols is my lolo. He doesn't know about this but one day I'll tell him.

Last week Sis. Margi Nichols, my 'lola' (she too has no idea), shared to us Mary and Martha story (Luke10:38-42) and gave the lesson of choosing the right priority--our relationship with Jesus. You know the story, Martha welcomed Jesus but instead of attending to him, as in facing him, she got so focused on the meal. While, Mary chose the good part.

Martha is just like you and me, busy. Busy with so many things that we tend to forget the one thing necessary. Martha got stressed out. She was pressured to come up with an excellent meal but she was not happy. Her thoughts were no longer for Jesus but on the meal.

But Jesus' rebuke to Martha was gracious, "you are worried and upset about many things

but few things are needed--or indeed only one" He's not saying don't work but the approach was addressing the heart issue. He identified the wrong and taught her the right way. Activities in church don't necessarily translate to true devotion to God. Jesus knew Martha's heart. He also knows mine. May I respond to Jesus' words, to choose one thing necessary each day. I hope and pray that you do too. Gbg!

For more of Sis. Margi Nichols, visit http://www.dougnichols.org/

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