Mark 12:41-44
41Jesus 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. 42Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. 43Jesus 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. 44For 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 · NLT · read the whole chapter ↗
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Context
Jesus was in the temple, sitting across from the offering boxes, watching people give.
rich people dropped in large amounts. then a poor widow put in two tiny coins.
Jesus called his disciples over. he said she gave more than all of them, because she gave everything she had.
What it means
God looks at the heart behind the gift more than the size of the gift. he notices small acts of trust that everyone else overlooks.
did you know? right before this, Jesus warned about religious leaders who looked impressive while taking advantage of widows.
Think about it
what is one thing you hold tightly that God might be asking you to trust him with?
Try this
give something this week that costs you, like time, money or attention, without telling anyone.
pray: God, I want to trust you with everything I have.
talk about it: what is something small you could give this week?