“All She Had To Live On”

As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”

Luke 21:1-4

When our Lord observed a widow putting two mites (the smallest of coins) into the temple offerings He praised her for her extravagance. Why did he do that? Not because of how much she gave, but because she gave all she had. It was the kind of gift that not only honors our God, but also reminds us of the most extravagant gifts to us – Jesus Christ.

Gratitude of heart can often be seen in a generous spirit.

Our Daily Bread – March 10, 2013