Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” (Mark 12:41–44, NIV 1984).
My Musings – We know that God’s ways are not our ways and that God’s thoughts are not our thoughts. The above text also makes it clear that He does not value things the same way that we do. We look at how much a person gives, be it their time, talent or treasure. God looks at how much the giving costs the person that is giving.
My Advice – “I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” (2 Samuel 24:24, NIV 1984). These are the words of King David, whom God called “a man after my own heart.” David got it. It’s not that giving out of our abundance is worthless or goes unnoticed by God. But we also know that “the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” (Luke 12:48, NIV 1984). So, let’s have a heart like David (and the “poor widow“). Give until it costs us. “Not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7, NIV 1984).
The Brew Is A Musing 