
“The Good Portion”
Do you ever wonder why God included, in scripture, the story of two sisters arguing about kitchen chores? (Matt 10:38) As one of 4 girls in my family this seems a rather common occurrence in most households! This event follows the well known gospel story of the good Samaritan. (Matt:10:37)
A man is injured, lying in the road and only 1 out of 3 people passing by saw fit to show this man mercy with their time, money and personal sacrifice. Jesus’ response was “go and do likewise”. When Mary and Martha were arguing, Jesus said what Mary had chosen to do was “the good portion”.
During the current world situation I have observed so many people making choices similar to that of the good Samaritan. Finding ways to help, care, and minister to others. With their time, money, and personal sacrifice. People are caring for their “neighbor” as defined in scripture. Because of the changes and slowdown of our daily schedule many of us are finding more time to choose “the good portion” as Mary did. Which was spending time with Jesus.