Go After "Better"

 "...but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better and it will not be taken away from her." 

                                                                                                                    Luke 10:42

         Is your life characterized by seeking after what is better? Are you so in love with Jesus that in everything you seek the "summum bonum" - the highest good? Paul's prayer for the Philippians was that they may be able to discern "what is best." The disciples missed out on an opportunity to see a Samaritan woman and then much of the town come to faith because they were out getting food. How many disciples does it take to get food? It could be that's why He fed the 5000 shortly after with 5 loaves and 2 fish to show them that they should spend time with Jesus and all the other things will be added unto them.

        Often we determine our behavior and actions by "Is this a sin or not?" If the activity isn't a sin then it must be "OK". Shouldn't we be asking the question "Is there something better we should be doing?" Paul says, "everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial". If your 16 year old asked "How many accidents can I get in before you take away my driving privileges?", you would be inclined not to give him or her the car.

         The better thing to ask in our lives is "What glorifies God and what activity pleases Him the most?" What would Jesus do in my place? When these are our true intentions, like Mary, we will experience the presence of Christ in our midst.