We Find the Joy of the Lord in His Presence Pt 2
When We Choose this One Thing Luke 10:38-42

Psalm 16:11 You will make known to me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy, at your right hand are pleasures forever

1st David Chooses This One Thing: God and His Presence: Psalm 27

Psalm 27:4 One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD And to meditate in His temple.

And then: Psalms 27:8 When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.”

2nd Mary Chooses This One Thing: Luke 10:38-42

The Presence of Jesus is Always Found Abiding in His Word! (39)

His Presence Distinguishes You from the rest of the World: Ex. 33:22-16

Deuteronomy 4:7 For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as is the LORD our God whenever we call on Him?

• God is Pleased! “Mary Has Chosen the Good Part!”

Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a Rewarder of those who seek Him!

• Your Needs are Met!

Matthew 6:33 Seek first the Kingdom of God and all theses things will be added unto you.

• You Find Fulfillment in What Only the One Thing Can Fulfill.

• You Find Security and Protection! Psalm 91:1-9

• You Avoid Worry! (To Be Anxious and Troubled with Cares, And you Look out for your own interests)

Philippians 4:4-8

• You Avoid Being Bothered! Nothing Bothers You!

• You Avoid Comparison!

• The source of Comparison in this context is Pride.
• The Result of Comparison is Discontentment & Entitlement.

• You Quit Grumbling, Complaining and Finding Fault

• You Avoid the Propensity of Idolatry – Substituting Anything For the One Thing!

Jeremiah 29:12 ‘Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 ‘You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. 14 ‘I will be found by you,’ declares the LORD……

Psalm 43