Written by Scott B. Hayashi
Luke 10:42b (NRSV) Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.
Aging always brings loss—diminished eyesight or hearing, slower healing of wounds, less energy, and finally, death. Whether a person is rich or poor, male or female, death is inevitable.
Martha busies herself with tasks. Mary sits and listens to Jesus. He compliments Mary for choosing “the better part”—divorcing herself from the busyness of life and instead choosing to literally sit at the feet of Jesus.
A relationship with Jesus is something that can never be taken away from us—even after we may have given up our car keys, or grocery shopping, or walking unaided. No matter how old we grow, Jesus remains. And when we close our eyes for the last time and take our final breath, our time at the feet of Jesus continues. Nothing can take that away from us. Though we may lose our grip on life, Jesus still holds us fast.
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