One Thing Needful - Luke 10:39
The sermon emphasizes the importance of prioritizing our relationship with God and not getting distracted by our tasks and duties.
Bernard Fell preaches on the story of Martha and Mary, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing time with the Lord over busyness and distractions. He highlights how Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to His Word, showing that true worship involves both service and communion with God. Bernard encourages the congregation to focus on building a relationship with the Lord through regular time in His presence, drawing from the well of His unfathomable love before ministering to others.
Text
Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet
and heard His Word.
Luke 10:39
Martha, Mary, loving sisters,
In their home, a place of rest,
Entertained, with hearts o'erflowing,
Jesus, Lord, a royal Guest.
Martha bustled in the kitchen
To prepare a worthy meal,
But, alas, with chores distracted,
Over-anxious in her zeal.
Mary, though her sister chided,
At His feet with heart prepared,
Not unmindful of her duties,
Also sat to hear His Word.
Taken up alone with service,
We may worship what we do,
And forget that first and foremost
'Tis the Lord we keep in view.
There is freedom in love's labour,
With the soul on joyful wing,
For the good part, and most needful,
Is communion with the King.
Ah, the Lord hath greater pleasure,
While He serves, our Great High Priest,
To provide for His dear people
From His Word a sumptuous feast.
From the Fount of living waters,
We must drink, yea, more and more,
From the well of love unfathomed,
Ere for others we can draw.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Prioritizing God
- The Dangers of Over-Anxious Service
- The Freedom of Love's Labour
- The Lord's Pleasure in Serving Us
- The Great High Priest
- Providing for His People
Key Quotes
“There is freedom in love's labour, With the soul on joyful wing,” — Bernard Fell
Application Points
- We should prioritize our time with God and not get distracted by our tasks and duties.
- Serving the Lord with a joyful heart and a focus on communion with Him brings true joy and freedom.
- The Lord takes pleasure in serving us and providing for our needs from His Word.