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What's In Your Treasure Box

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Good morning

Scripture reading: Mark 12:41-44

Praise song: Sacrifice of Praise

 


Meditation:

    The account told by Jesus of the poor widow is thought-provoking due to its message about the true value of generous giving. The widow's small offering is highlighted as a model of true generosity because it represented her entire livelihood, in comparison to the large but insignificant donations of the wealthy who gave only from their surplus. Jesus was not fascinated by the amount the rich were offering but by the widow's sacrificial offering of all her livelihood. 

    The message conveyed is that a cheerful and sacrificial spirit is more valuable than a large amount, because God judges the gift based on the giver's willingness and the condition of the heart, not the size of the contribution. Our offerings to God should be given freely and genuinely, as He values the sincerity and condition of our hearts over the size of the gift. As we reflect on the account of the widow, may we take into consideration the presentation of our offering unto the Lord, bearing in mind the principle that the value of a gift is measured not by its monetary amount, but by the sacrifice and intention behind it.

Let us pray:

    Jehovah God, I worship you, O Lord, because you are worthy to be praised. We humbly bow before your throne, O God, with our offering of sacrifice of praises. Father, I pray, O God, that as we offer our sacrifices unto you this morning, it will give off a sweet-smelling aroma that is pleasing to you, Lord. We pray, Father, that our gifts to You will be a true, sacrificial offering, not just a customary one. Almighty God, we acknowledge that regardless of the proportion of our sacrifices, it is an expression that truly reflects the conditions of our hearts. Father, we earnestly commit our entire heart, mind, body, and soul unto you, Lord. We pray that You take charge of our lives and let them be wholly consecrated to You, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen. 

Wishing you a peaceful day. ✌💕🙏

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