My Greatest Need |

Luke 10:42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Note: I wrote the following devotional thought several months ago while my husband was away at a fellowship meeting.

Here I am, alone again. Well, I’m not really alone, of course, but I feel alone. My husband is away hearing some preaching to encourage his heart, and I’m happy for him. I also desire to be with him, soaking up that good preaching and enjoying fellowship with the saints, myself! I am home caring for our children. As I began my day, I started to feel sorry for myself. I soon felt the gentle pressure within from the Holy Spirit. “This is only a season in your life. And you have my Word to encourage you.” He whispered to me. Yes, I have His Word.

At that moment, I realized that while I cannot always go to preaching conferences to be recharged, I can always be recharged through the reading the Scriptures. In fact, it is imperative that I spend time daily in God’s Word. To neglect my Bible time leaves me languishing in my Christian life. I realize that His Word will sustain me during this lonely hour, and every hour! The Lord reminds me of the above passage. I thought I needed preaching and fellowship to encourage me, but the Lord tells me that I need Him above all else. Mary chose the good part, and so must I. It is my greatest need.

My greatest need, Lord, in every hour,

Is to see Thy precious face!

I must have Thy strength and power,

And feel Thy tender embrace.