what is most important

Do you get overwhelmed by the things you have to do? I do. The list tends to grow. I get more discouraged. Sometimes I give up or just cross something off the list that falls to the side.

My point today is not to tell us to quit but to encourage each of us to do something that is the most important. I am reminded about a story. It involved two sisters that loved Jesus. They spent a lot of time with Him. Jesus raised their bother, Lazarus, from the dead. The sisters are Mary and Martha.

Luke 10:38-42 NLT

As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. 39 Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. 40 But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.”41 But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

They both loved Jesus. This was an important time for them both and for all that were close to Jesus. Martha was worried that everything would be right, everyone would have food to eat and so much more. But Mary just sat at Jesus’ feet.

I am sure they had talked about their issues many times. Different gifts. Different ideas of what is most important. We have seen this before.

Jesus said clearly that Mary has chosen what was most important. Sitting at Jesus’ feet. Seeking God. Taking in the moments and the truth and the time with Jesus. That is what most important to Mary.

We have all those things to do, but we cannot and should not miss our time with God. He loves us and desires to pour in to our lives. I often get distracted with the busy things of life, but the most important thing is time with Jesus.

Choose to pray and stay close to Jesus. It is the most important thing, always!

James 4:7-8 NLT

So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

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