BUT ONE THING IS NEEDFUL
“The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more.” (Romans 5:20 NIV)
We must be careful about what we desire. Desiring only earthly things, with no thought of the eternal implications, is a formula for disaster. We all have priorities. Setting goals right is one test that is often thrown before us almost everyday of our lives and many times we find ourselves doing things that are of no value to us.
Do you wonder if I mean the steps you take are bad? No. I only wanted you to understand that as a child of God, one has to learn to do the necessary things first. Life becomes frustrating when you miss the right steps. The word of God were well reckoned to present the listener a clear message that would help them learn to value His word more than anything. Martha for instance, was so busy preparing food that she missed the teaching of Jesus right in her own house.
"Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.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."(Luke 10:38-42).
In our world today, it is so easy to get busy, we don't know what we really want, but we all want to live a comfortable lives. Mary chose the right part. I want to believe Mary did more than just sitting down at the feet of Jesus for her to earn Christ commendation. Now, what is that right part that Mary chose? The right part is doing that which is needful at the particular time. Martha focused on what she thought was right thing to do for the Lord but found herself out of move with what the Lord bethink as essential. It is important to keep our priorities strait.
That one needful thing The Lord said to Nicodemus,"Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."( John 3:3). Jesus did not manage His words when He said it. Verily means, certainly, without doubt, and He said it clearly again "YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN."(John3:7). The Lord gave a standing order. "Must" is a command and it is important to note that Jesus did not patronize anybody. He did not try to make Himself feel special or try to use an apologetic voice. He didn't try to keep people to Himself or tell them to sow seeds before they can make heaven. He did not say tithe and offerings will take you to heaven. He said and it is a command, "Ye Must Be Born Again." The word is certain that without a man being born again, he can not see the kingdom of God.
We can navigate successfully through this world only when we live a holy life and are controlled by the Holy Spirit. The key to open heaven's gate is for you to be born again.
“Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live” (Romans 8:12–13, NIV).
When we submit to God, the Holy Spirit trumps the temporary, perishable desires that seek to control how we think, feel, and act. The best offense against a negative addiction is to have a positive addiction that is greater. Our home is heaven, and we live life seeking our Lord’s approval above all else.
There is no Kingdom of God for anyone who is not born again. "The Soul That Sinneth It Shall Die." (Ezekiel 18:4). There is no need patronizing people about the word of God, say it the way it is. "He who have ears let him hear," Jesus the Christ is coming back again! The day you die is the day your trumpet has sounded. Give your life to Christ. It is not wise to die in sin.
Know that for God so loved the world He gave is only begotten son(John 3:16), if you can accept the son whom The Lord gave, surely you will begin to experience a supernatural turn around in your life. Let God be in-charge of everything that you do. Let Him teach you His own way and direct your path. Don't concentrate on the unimportant and leave the essentials.
Beloved it is not going to be easy, however, if you sock yourself with the word of God the Holy Spirit always be there to support and guide your steps.
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