2 Samuel 10:1-11:27; Habakkuk 2:1-20; Romans 15:14-33
And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. Mark 12:42
The word “poor” used here, means “utterly destitute”. Wouldn’t one mite have been enough then? Surely the widow had legitimate expenses. Giving one was still a sacrifice. But she threw in both and the Lord stated that she gave all that she had. His comment indicates that He knows what we give but also what we withold. How sobering. Her sacrifice was noted because it was an utter act of faith. She gave all she had and was depending on God for what came next. This should challenge us as to how much we are willing to sacrifice. After all, He gave His all for us. —K. J. W.
O blessed Saviour! is Thy love, so great, so full, so free?
Fain would we give our hearts, our minds, our lives, our all, to Thee. —Joseph Stennett