Mary Chose the Better Part…
Earlier today I was having a conversation with a friend of mine regarding Ministry.
I was reminded of a post I wrote maybe more than two years ago regarding the Church of Ephesus and how the similarities exist to this present day.
As I sat with The LORD I heard in my Spirit “The Priests ministered before The LORD!”
We find that statement in the book of Deuteronomy 10:8.
I was also reminded of the Scriptures where Jesus told Martha that, “Mary chose the better part…” (Luke 10:42)
Jesus never rebuked Martha for serving, He rebuked her for being troubled about many things and missing the one thing.
Mary chose the better part — to sit at His feet and hear His word (Luke 10:38-42).
The Church at Ephesus had works, labour, patience, discernment… yet Jesus still said, “I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love” (Revelation 2:4).
This is where we are in this generation.
We know how to build platforms, manage content, expose error, and labour for His name, but this is what I believe is on The LORD’s Heart is for us to return to our first love!
The truth, is we were called before His Presence before we were called to a platform!
Too many of us are too focused on performing in Ministry, thinking we are doing service to God erroneously thinking that it is our identity and purpose while neglecting to Minister to Him!
This is why you can have people very active in Ministry and yet far from His Heart, and others seemingly “hidden,” but Heaven recognizes them as faithful Priests.
“That ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” 1 Peter 2:9.
Ministry is an expression of that purpose, not the definition of it.
When Ministry becomes identity, we will chase platforms, fear obscurity, measure ourselves by applause and invitations.
But when Ministry is obedience, we will serve in the hidden place or public place with the same heart, be content if God says, “Be quiet this season,” let Him choose when and how promotion comes.
Promotion comes from God (Psalm 75:6-7), not from algorithms, engagements, or alliances.
May we return to the better part to minister to The LORD first, to stand before Him as priests, and to let every assignment flow out of love, not out of performance.
Shalom
~ Syreeta Thomas
So true..thank you.