Earlier this year, the new Masters champion, Rory McIlroy, was experimenting with a new set of irons and wedges at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.  After three rounds, he knew the experiment was a mistake, but his tried and true set was a two and a half hour car ride from the tournament.  His team opted to have his clubs brought to the course by Uber.  At a press conference, a reporter asked how much it had cost to have his clubs delivered to which McIlroy responded, “No idea, not my department.” (Golfweek, March 14, 2025)

 

We live in a world saturated by information, distractions and more good opportunities than we can ever fulfill often leaving us stretched thin and weary.  With so many cares and concerns, it can be difficult to discern what our “department” is, what our highest priorities should be and which things we need not concern ourselves with right now.  The Savior found Martha at such a moment and led her with His simple observation, “…Thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful.” (Luke 10:41-42)

 

Years ago, President Nelson encouraged us to study the scriptures by using citations under the heading of Jesus Christ in the Topical Guide as our course.  This is a practice I have started and stopped many times.  I don’t think I have ever made it all the way through but I have found that when I feel anxious or weary or concerned, if I turn to the Topical Guide and tap on scriptures under the heading Jesus Christ, it doesn’t take long for peace to start to seep into my heart and mind.  Jesus Christ is the One needful thing.  With our focus on Him we see our “department” with more clarity, more insight, more hope and more trust that He will fulfill His “department”.

 

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:26–27).

 

He is with us.