What's In Your Treasure Box
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. A...