How does Mary's choice connect with Psalm 119:105 about God's word guiding us? Mary and Martha: A Moment of Decision • Luke 10:39–42 paints a simple scene: – “Mary… sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message” (v. 39). – Martha busied herself with serving, grew frustrated, and appealed to Jesus (v. 40). – Jesus affirmed Mary’s priority: “But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her” (v. 42). • Mary’s “choice” was not passive; she deliberately placed herself under the spoken Word of God incarnate. Psalm 119:105: Word as Lamp and Light • “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path”. • The verse assumes: – Life’s road is dark apart from God’s revelation. – Scripture gives immediate guidance (“to my feet”) and long-range direction (“for my path”). Point of Connection: Sitting at the Lamp’s Source • Mary’s action embodies Psalm 119:105: – She literally positioned her “feet” where the Word (Jesus, John 1:14) shed light. – By foregoing tasks that felt urgent, she showed that divine guidance outranks human busyness. • Jesus’ commendation (“the good portion”) echoes Psalm 119’s delight language (vv. 14, 16, 111). • Mary models how the Word guides: 1. Prioritizing revelation over distraction. 2. Trusting that obedience to the Word brings lasting reward (“will not be taken away”). Supporting Scriptures • Psalm 19:7-8—God’s statutes “rejoice the heart” and “give light to the eyes.” • 2 Timothy 3:16-17—All Scripture equips “for every good work,” illuminating daily choices. • John 8:12—Jesus, the living Word, says, “Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness.” Practical Takeaways for Us Today • Schedule unhurried time at Jesus’ feet—Scripture reading, meditation, and attentive listening. • Let the written Word shape priorities before tackling tasks; light first, labor second. • Expect guidance both in immediate steps (decisions today) and long-term direction (life’s path). • Guard the “good portion”; refuse to let legitimate duties crowd out the lamp that makes those duties meaningful. |
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