“Her price is far above rubies” (Prov. 31:10). What was in the heart of some of the women in this issue is to be valued far above rubies. They had individual, personal devotion to a person – the Lord Jesus Christ. Luke records that “the twelve were with Him; and certain women ... Mary called Magdalene ... Joanna ... and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto Him” (Luke 8:1-3). The disciples were with Him, but the women are noted as ministering to Him. A little later in Luke 12 it is recorded of Mary that she “sat at Jesus’ feet.” It was the good part, sitting in the low place at His feet and listening to what He had to say. She was occupied with Himself. When her brother dies, Mary waits for Him to act first; she waits until He calls her. When He calls, she rises in haste to go to Him and when she sees Him, she falls down at His feet. Her single-minded attention and attraction of heart is to Himself. With Mary Magdalene, no power could draw her away from the Object of her affection. It has been wisely said, “Never try to love the Lord more than you do—just sit down and think of how much He loves you. It will increase your love for Him.” And then what will be the result? You bring joy and satisfaction to His heart; like Mary you will have chosen the “good part” which will not be taken from you.