Little more need be observed in connection with this scene, as the Lord’s own words explain themselves. The “many things” may have to be attended to in their place and time, but even then, if we are in the Lord’s presence, and taking them up for Him, they need not cause us care or trouble. But the point here is that Mary had “chosen that good part,” and that good part was sitting at the feet of the Lord and hearing His word. What she received that day was eternal in its character, and hence could not be taken away from her. With the rising of the sun on the next day, Martha’s household cares, while in her present frame of mind, would recommence, but Mary would awake with heaven in her soul, because Christ filled her heart. All her future path would be illuminated by His presence and the enjoyment of His love, and she would meet her daily responsibilities all the better, more according to God, in that, receiving them from the hands of her Lord, she would discharge them in His name, while her heart would overflow in thanksgivings to God. Martha is doubtless a type of a large class, but let it never be forgotten that the Lord has forever set His seal of approbation upon the good part which Mary, and all who follow in her steps, have chosen.