Verse from Luke

“但是最需要的只有一件，马利亚已经选择了那上好的分，是不能从她夺去的。””

路加福音 10:42

“but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her."”

Luke 10:42

When Martha complained that her sister Mary wasn’t helping, Jesus defended Mary’s choice to sit at His feet. But the Lord wasn’t saying that Mary was more spiritual than her sister. On occasion Martha seems to have shown more trust in Jesus than Mary did (John 11:19-20). And He wasn’t being critical of Martha’s desire to look after their physical needs. Rather, what the Lord wanted Martha to hear is that in the busyness of our service, listening to Him is the main event.

Dear Lord, 

help me to remember that my service for You is important, 

but it can never take the place of intimate fellowship with You.

Jesus longs for our fellowship.