Day 5

Luke 10:38-42

“...but one thing is necessary.” These words are said in this passage and they are spoken by Jesus Christ our Lord. If Jesus Christ is saying something is ‘necessary’ then I want to pay attention and find out what He is referring to! When we read these verses we see that Jesus is referring to Mary. Verse 39 says “...Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet…” 

With all the things we have in our life, from our job, hobbies, or where we serve in the church, Jesus tells us that there is only one thing that is necessary and that is for us to “sit at the Lord’s feet”. For us to listen to His teaching and spend time with Him. For us that means sitting alone with Him and reading His word and praying to Him. 

Read this passage and ask yourself if you are doing what is necessary in your life or if you are filling your time with other things that distract you from sitting at the Lord’s feet?

Day 4

Read Psalm 63:1-3

As we continue to discover the goodness, faithfulness, and power of God we are moved to seek Him with every fiber of our being. The psalmist compares seeking and knowing God to the physical need for water because pursuing God becomes the essence of life for Christ-followers. Do you sense a growing eagerness and longing to be with and know God? Take time to consider His power and glory and what it would be like to be in His presence. In prayer, ask Him to continue moving you ever closer to Him and for the Holy Spirit to quicken your eagerness and earnestness to seek His face. Thank God for providing access to His presence and confidence to come before Him.