Luke 21:4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.
From the experiences of the two widows, and from the instructions given in the Bible, we can take away four essential points to guide us, even as we head into choppy waters. [1] God requires, and He expects the Christian to be faithful when things are going well and when things not going so good.
Luke 16: 10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?… [2] He desires that we make deliberate plans to give, and not to leave giving for the spur of the moment, to be driven by feelings, appeals, or shaming, as the case may be.
1st Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. It always comes down to believing God, not only on the issue of tithes and offerings, but on every other issue, command and instruction we receive from His word.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!