One Thing Is Needful

April 7

One thing is needful.

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath

chosen that good part, which shall not be

taken away from her. Luke 10:42

The things of time are transient, the things of eternity are permanent. The world passeth away. The body must die; earthly connections must be dissolved; but the soul must live for ever.

The welfare of the soul is the one thing needful. If the soul is in a sanctified and healthy state, it will be found at the feet of Jesus; it will relish His words; and enjoy His communications more than riches feast.

We shall be seeking to know Him, love Him, believe Him, obey Him, and enjoy Him.

Fellowship with Jesus is needful as an evidence of interest in Him, and as a source of satisfaction and comfort.

He that finds a home at the feet of Jesus, will enjoy an eternal heaven in the presence of Jesus.

Let not then the many trifles of time affect, distract, and bewilder you; but let the one thing needful be the constant object of pursuit and desire.

Live at the feet of Jesus, and you are safe. Seek above all things to enjoy Jesus, and you will be happy.

Aim in all things to glorify Jesus, and you will be holy.

Look daily for the coming of Jesus, and you will be consistent.

O Jesus! manifest thyself to me; draw me to thy feet, and keep me there!

Engage this roving treacherous heart

To fix on Mary’s better part;

To scorn the trifles of a day,

For joys that none can take away.

James Smith