SCRIPTURE: Luke (NIV) 21:1 As he looked up, Jesus saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. 3 “I tell you the truth,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. 4 All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”
OBSERVATION: Since this was a public place, I can imagine that it would not be uncommon for people to watch what was being given into the “temple treasury.” The amount of the offering would probably bring some comments from those watching. And, for those wanting attention, this would be a good way to be noticed.
Jesus saw the big givers, but He also saw a poor widow. He took note of the small offering she brought. He also saw her and her gift. In HIS eyes, her little gift did not get lost in the total.
APPLICATION: Sometimes our gift is hardly noticeable. Compared to what others can give, it hardly seems worth giving. But we are not giving for others to see, but for HIM to see. Our gift is in honor to HIM!
Poor people can give too! Our gift may be just a glass of cold water, or a word of encouragement, but with the blessing of God, it can be just what is needed at that moment. Sometimes it is just the gift of our presence.
PRAYER: Lord, make me a giver. Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see what I have that I can give. Make me a blessing to someone today. Amen
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