What is the meaning of Luke 10:42? But only one thing is necessary • Jesus gently redirects Martha’s focus from many tasks to a single overriding priority—relationship with Him (Luke 10:41–42). • Scripture consistently highlights this “one thing”: – David longed to “dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life” (Psalm 27:4). – Jesus counseled, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). – Paul counted everything else as loss “because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:8). • Practical takeaway: daily work matters, but communion with Christ anchors and orders everything else. Mary has chosen the good portion • Mary sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word (Luke 10:39). In choosing attentive fellowship over frantic service, she selected the “good portion,” echoing Psalm 16:5—“The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup.” • This “portion” is good because it: – Satisfies the soul now (Psalm 34:8; John 6:35). – Equips believers to serve out of overflow rather than anxiety (John 15:5; Luke 8:15). • Unlike material portions that fade, this spiritual share grows richer with time (2 Corinthians 4:16–18). and it will not be taken away from her • Jesus affirms that what Mary gains—truth, assurance, eternal life—cannot be lost or revoked. – “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28). – “Nothing…will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:38–39). • Earthly responsibilities come and go; spiritual treasure is secure (1 Peter 1:4; Hebrews 10:34). • Encouragement: investing time with Jesus is never wasted, never futile, and never forgotten by Him (Hebrews 6:10). summary Luke 10:42 calls believers to place intimate fellowship with Christ above every competing demand. Mary’s example teaches that listening to Jesus is the necessary, good, and enduring choice—the one investment guaranteed to last forever. |
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