The Antidote for Anxiety and Depression: Trust in Abba Father’s Care – Pt 87
One Thing is Needful!
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 10:40-42
The world today is being plagued by many diseases, catastrophes, wars, et cetera that are having grave impact on the lives of humanity. Some nations are in a state of emergency and thousands of people are displaced. Therefore, many people, believers and unbelievers alike, all over the world are engaging in various humanitarian efforts in order to help those most in need. It’s a wonderful thing to behold!
While all the humanitarian efforts, the serving and hospitality are necessary, many believers have taken these activities to another level because for them it is the right and godlike thing to do. Like Martha, they are cumbered [distracted with care] about servicing [providing aid and relief, supplying needs, ministering to the wants, and being hospitable to] those affected. So much so that they are careful and troubled [anxious, worried, afraid, distressed] about many things such as, those who are not doing as much as they or pulling their weight, the demands on them by their superiors, the pressure to perform or compete with others, looking good on social media, impressing others, just to name a few. As a result, many are tired and overwhelmed, depression in on the increase, and the enemy continues to deceive them into believing that it is alright.
Meanwhile, Jesus is cautioning, in the midst of all that is happening in your life, your family, your church, your career, your country, one thing is needful – it is the part in all the actions that is good [profitable, useful, beneficial, excellent, distinguished, best] for your authentic, genuine and effective service. Like Mary did, you must choose that good part which is to sit at Jesus’ feet and hear [learn by hearing, be informed, understand or know, hear with attention, listen to] His word [intelligent speech, thought, reasoning, saying, declaration, conversation, uttered sentiment] (see Luke 10:39) regarding the plight at hand and His instructions and guidance for your service and ministry to those in need whom He will allow to cross you path. Not for a show to the world how much you are doing but only for His glory.
For some, the position you are given by your superiors as leaders or managers for which you usurp power over those you lead and mange is a temporary position that will soon be taken away by the ones who gave it to you. This will lead to more anxiety and depression. However, the position you choose at the feet of Jesus is a permanent position that shall not be taken away from you. It is a position that you are always welcome to with pleasure where there is fulness of joy.
God bless you!
MY PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, today as I worship You I also surrender my life to You. Thank You for Your Word that is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. I declare that above all else I choose that good part which shall not be taken away from me, to sit at Your feet and hear You Word so that I can be the servant You have called me to be in this world. Therefore, I will always be mindful that this one thing is needful. I pray this by faith in Jesus’ precious name with thanksgiving. Amen!
