In the passage from Luke 21:1-4, Jesus observes the people who put money in the offerings of the temple and commends a widow who gave two coins of little value, compared to the large offerings of the rich. But what can we learn from this widow’s example?
First, we must understand that the poor widow did not give her money to impress the people around her or to get praise from Jesus. She gave everything she had because of her faith and love for God. While other people gave a portion of what they had, she gave everything she had.
This example of faith is a reminder to all of us that we often find it difficult to give up what we have, even for the sake of a noble cause or God. The poor widow teaches us that generosity is not about how much we give, but the motivation behind the giving. Generosity is not a question of quantity, but of quality.
Furthermore, the poor widow demonstrates that faith is not just about believing in God, but putting our trust in Him in all areas of our lives. She trusted God by giving all she had and believed that He would provide for her even with the loss of that money. This is an important lesson for us, as we often trust in our own resources and forget about God’s faithfulness.
Finally, the poor widow reminds us that God values simplicity and humility. While the rich made large offerings, the widow gave two coins of little value, but her act was more valuable in the eyes of Jesus. This shows us that God is not interested in our wealth or social status, but in our heart and our attitude of love and generosity.
In summary, the story of the poor widow teaches us a lot about faith, generosity and trust in God. Her example is a call for all of us to be more generous in our giving, to trust God more in all areas of our lives and to value simplicity and humility. May we follow this widow’s example and be faithful in our worship and generosity toward God and others.
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