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So this week, the song \u201cBest Part\u201d by Daniel Caesar featuring HER was on my mind because my neighbor upstairs was playing the song. I like the song; it has a beautiful melody and soulfulness to it that\u2019s indeed capturing. There\u2019s a part in the lyrics I like that says, \u201c\u2026where you go I follow, no matter how far.<\/strong>\u201d Somehow it made me think of Mary in the bible. Mary of Bethany, the friend of Jesus, the sister of both Lazarus and Martha. We\u2019d recently studied about her in bible class and in just about every passage you find her with Jesus, the love she has for HIM is undeniable. Mary loved Jesus.<\/p>\n

I was thinking specifically of Luke chapter 10:38-42. Jesus is in Bethany where Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived. Jesus is speaking at their house and Mary sits at Jesus\u2019 feet hearing and listening to his words. Martha on the other hand is busy with food hospitality and complains to Jesus that Mary has abandoned the duty of serving and relinquished the responsibility to her alone. A complaint that seems valid however Jesus always in spirit says, \u201cMartha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed and Mary has chosen the good part.\u201d Some translations say \u201cbetter\u201d or \u201cbest\u201d part.<\/p>\n

What is the best part? It is choosing to follow Jesus above any and everything else. Mary sitting at the master\u2019s feet is a spot reserved for disciples. Mary at Jesus\u2019 feet is a symbol of discipleship. Mary abandoned what would seem very important to us like serving food and other hospitable acts. Make no mistake these are very important practices, however, knowing Jesus is more important. His words are more important. Loving him, listening, and being nearer to him is more important.<\/p>\n

In another event recorded in Mark 14:6-9, Mary anoints Jesus\u2019 feet with expensive oil and there\u2019s complaint that the oil would\u2019ve served a better purpose being sold and the proceeds given to the poor. Jesus said,<\/p>\n

\u2026She has done a good work for me. For you have the poor with you always and whenever you wish you may do them good but Me you do not have always.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jesus again makes the point that while charitable acts are important and good, HE is more important. Loving him is more important. We sometimes substitute charitable and hospitable works as loving Christ. While that is true, it is true to a degree. Greater still is learning at the master\u2019s feet, having the desire for him and his words, loving him and following him. This is the heart of a disciple of Christ, to go wherever the master leads, to listen when the master speaks. We accomplish this by making time to read and study the word of God. The word of God is Jesus. By reading it, we know him more. And though acts of charity and hospitality matter very much, knowing Jesus by hearing his word is the best part.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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