"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more
than all the other contributors to the treasury.
For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth,
but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had,
her whole livelihood." Mk. 12:38-44.
1. God does not see the way we humans see, what we sometimes value and consider dignifying is repugnant to him. We humans are carried away often by large sums that people donate but God sees the humility, the sacrifices, the sincerity, the faith, the tears of the donor. He knows the story behind every gift.
It is the spirit behind the giving that moves the heart of God not necessarily the amount one gives.
2. The rich must give more, not from their surplus but from their substance, what they have to live on. The golden rule of giving is give until it hurts . Yes. For those who are sowing in tears will surely sing when they reap.
3. There was no one who was so poor that he had nothing to offer. There is no excuse for not giving. We can always give our time, talents and energy to work for the kingdom. If the poor widow who was in dire need of charity could give her last penny, no one is exempt from giving.
4. Giving will not impoverish anyone, it rather makes room for us to receive abundantly from God's store house that never runs dry. Sacrificial giving positions you for uncommon providence, For a full measure pressed down shaken together and rolling over will be poured on the laps of the one who gives generously and freely (The widow of Zarephath). The generous of heart will never lack.
🙏🙏🙏Give me again the joy of your help. With a Spirit of fervor sustain me O God. Amen.
No comments:
Post a Comment