August 25, 2019: Only One Thing is Essential? – Scott Oppliger

This verse from I John speaks of the return of Jesus, and John invites us to be ready and prepared for when Jesus comes again. What if our preparation included living each day in light of the reality that Jesus is already here, that he is already with us, that God is around us all the time?  But how do we live this way in the midst of the demands and pressures of life? And what does it mean to experience God’s presence anyway? The story of Mary and Martha’s interaction with Jesus and with each other from Luke 10 provides some fascinating perspectives on being present with the God who is already present with us.