The Widow's Mite - It's not just about two coins

Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins.  Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions.  For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.”   --Mark 12:41-44 New Living Translation
 

 Do you remember the story mentioned above?  Until this morning, I hadn't really considered its meaning beyond the aspect of financial giving out of lack. Yet today with a weary body, I found myself calling out to God for strength to complete an agreed upon task.  The story of this widow came to mind along with these words:

"You might come in (to an activity), "crawling", with only a little bit of energy or   " life"  left, but if you give it - without expecting anything in return, not requiring praise or payback - HE HONORS IT!"

Many of us today are on a "Widow's Mite" journey.  We may not have the gifts and talents of the "Big Timers", but we are giving what we have, a SACRIFICE  out of our need.  HE HONORS IT!

We might not have an abundance of resources, but we are giving out of LOVE because we see the need and desire to meet it! HE HONORS IT!

We might not have a lot of time- but we are giving our time, or "taking time out to do a thing" out of  OBEDIENCE.  HE HONORS IT!

What is your "Widow's Mite?".  What are you giving that only you can give that would please HIM? Don't hold back - push forward!

It's not just about two coins.