And a poor widow came, and put in two copper coins, which made a penny. And He (Jesus) called His disciples to Him, and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For they all contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, her whole living.” Mark 12:42 -44
Lord this is such an interesting story….and it is a true story. You were sitting watching while people put their money into the treasury. And here comes a very poor widow. Life was very difficult for widows and that is why You would often tell others to care for them.
How would she survive giving her all? Why did she give her all? As an interviewer I could ask so many questions Lord. Faith….was it her faith and love for You that caused her to KNOW that she would be taken care of.
Oh the lessons we can learn from this Lord. And OH the lessons I have learned over my lifetime being raised in a poor and struggling family.
Today I too am grateful for the beautiful lessons I learned as a child on giving to You. There was never surplus so it could not be out of our surplus.
You have ALWAYS been there for me Lord and I thank You. Oh the stories I have to share bless my own heart and encourage me yet today. Oh how I thank You.
Thank You Lord.
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