March 15, 2020

March 15

Running with Jesus

Luke 10:41-42 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

      King James says Mary has chosen the best part!  Martha was caught up in her elaborate preparation that she misses out on Jesus teachings.

     I often think about one time we had remodeled a sanctuary and I thought one night people were too loud and God spoke to me, "Do you want an elaborate building or do you want souls here?" Yikes! That hurt because the best part is souls coming to know Christ! The best part of this life is to know Christ!  But we all live as though the best part is in things and having a party. 

     We have to face this reality when we lose loved ones. I just lost my mom and I spent a lot of time with her when I could but I find myself wishing I had spent more. Often as young mothers we don't realize our kids will only be little for a short time. You need to stop focusing on wrong priorities. Stop and sit down and play with them. You are in a season that will not return! We all love spring but it passes so fast the daffodils die and poof it is gone.  

      Jesus ministry only lasted three and one-half years. The cross would come soon! Wonder if it would have made a difference in what Martha would have done that day if she had known how soon He would be gone!

      We all have to work but let's think about the best parts of that day. Let's cherish the moments we have to be with people that are in our presence. Help us not treat people as though they are invisible! (Think about that for a minute, who is sitting in your house but invisible to you!?)

       We certainly don't want to miss out running with Jesus because He is the part that brings order to our lives, makes life have meaning, and anchors our souls when life becomes catastrophic. 

Father, Jesus is the best part because He teaches us how to survive life! We want the best part! Help us sweet Holy Spirit to remember each day to let You show us how to live in the best part!

Tomorrow:  Running into Chapter 11 and Jesus praying again! Hmmm!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015