One Thing
from City Lights Church Hosted by City Lights Church
In Luke 10:38–42, Jesus steps into the home of Mary and Martha—and exposes a tension most of us live with every day: serving Jesus versus sitting with Jesus. Martha welcomes Him with sincere hospitality, but she gets pulled in a hundred directions until her good intentions turn into anxiety, agitation, and frustration. Meanwhile, Mary chooses a different posture—she sits at Jesus’ feet as a devoted listener. This message unpacks Jesus’ simple, clarifying invitation: “One thing is necessary.” Not a flawless performance. Not religious busyness. Not doing more for God. The one thing we need most is being with Jesus—because His presence matters more than our productivity, and time at His feet is the “good portion” that can’t be taken away. If you’re tired, distracted, overwhelmed, or quietly distant from God while still doing all the “right” things, this episode calls you back to your first priority: sit, listen, and let everything else flow from there.
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