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.”

The story of Martha and Mary in the last few verses of Luke 10 is filled with insight and practical application. 

Martha was busy being active – Mary was busy being attentive.

The choices of Martha and Mary were not between right and wrong but between better and best.

Most of us start each day with a full schedule and if not, we tend to fill it up as the day unfolds.

That is how life is lived. We can’t stop time or responsibility. But the point is we have to prioritize our life. We have to value making time to be in the presence of Christ and, being attentive to His words, a priority.

Today remember that doing right demands being right. Being right demands a consistent and consuming relationship with Christ.  Let us spend time at the start of, and throughout the day, spending time in His presence; attentive to His Words and committed to His Will.