Choose What Is Better

Today’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Nehemiah 11
NT: Luke 10
W&W: Psalm 50


Today’s Reflection:

In Luke 10 we read the story of two sisters entertaining Jesus in their home. Martha chose to busy herself with dinner preparations and the details of hosting while Mary chose instead to sit “at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he said.” Martha didn’t think that was fair, so she had a little whine before dinner, complaining to Jesus. Jesus told Martha that she was wrong, that Mary had chosen what was better.

How about you? Do you choose what is better? We all can – we all must – make choices about what we do. The simple fact is that we can’t do everything, no matter if we think we are superhuman. Martha tried to do it all and ended up worried and upset, and she missed the presence of Jesus. Mary chose what was better – the one thing that was needed.

If you choose the wrong things – or too many right things – you will be worried and upset and end up losing the right thing. Narrow your focus; limit your choices. Choose what is better.

Have a great Tuesday! As God brings us to your mind throughout the day, please remember to pray for Lana and me as there are some things in the works tonight concerning a possible ministry assignment. We want to choose what is better!


This Week’s Scripture to Memorize:
Isaiah 53.6-7: We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.