Monday, February 25, 2008

The Widow's Offering

In the story of the poor widow's offering, Jesus taught His disciples two important lessons concerning worshipful giving.

Lesson #1 - God desires that His disciples give generously. "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others" (Mark 13:43b). Remember, she only gave two mites! Very little value! Generous? It was everything she had to live on!

Lesson #2 - God desires that His disciples give sincerely. "They gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty" (Mark 13:44). She sacrificed to give!

May God teach us these lessons as well!

Blessings!
Pastor Rex