That they should be with him

Bible Reading: Mark 3

Mark 3:14-15 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

Yes, he gave them power to heal and to cast out devils. Yes, they were sent forth to preach. The most incredible blessing of the choosing of the twelve however, was that he ordained them 'that they should be with him'. Just to be with Jesus is the most incredible blessing there is. To spend time with him and listen to his word is the one thing that is needful. This is what Mary chose!

Luke 10:41-42 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Time spent with Jesus will never be taken away. It is that good part of our lives. Do you spend time with Jesus? We have that privilege on a daily basis. We are invited to spend time with him any time we want.

Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

When we are on mission with Jesus, we are promised his presence with us.

Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

It is the promise by which we cultivate contentment in our lives.

Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Jesus is with us. His Spirit lives in us. He will never leave us. He is with us always. Now he invites us to be with him. Will you spend time with Jesus today? It is that good part which shall never be taken away from you.

In Christ,
Rody