Only one thing is needed

Only one thing is needed

"Only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:42

The one thing needful is to have a saving interest in Christ—to be found in Him—to partake of . . .
  the blessings of His salvation,
  His teaching,
  His pardoning love,
  His justifying mercy,
  His sanctifying grace.

When, by the grace of God, we choose this good part—we possess that which cannot be taken away from us. We may be deprived of our earthly treasure—but we can never be deprived of our treasure in Christ. We may lose our friends, our health, our life—but we cannot lose our portion in Christ, for it is hidden in Him beyond the reach of harm.

The enjoyment of our portion in Christ may, indeed, be affected by many circumstances, and especially by a careless walk and conduct; darkness and unbelief attend laxity in conduct. If we walk unworthily—then fears may arise whether we have any portion in Christ.

A true child of God cannot be satisfied with any earthly portion , and in his desires after the enjoyment of Christ and His love, he possesses the pledge of that inheritance in Him which he will eternally enjoy!

"Engage this roving, treacherous heart,
  O Lord, to choose the better part;
  To scorn the trifles of a day,
  For joys that none can take away!

"Then let the wildest storms arise;
  Let tempests mingle earth and skies;
  No fatal shipwreck shall I fear,
  But all my treasure with me bear!"

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