Worship God in Spirit and Truth. Part [9] 05/12/2026 (Morning thought)

Mark 12:44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

Indeed, some of those who were giving large sums could also be accepted, if their hearts were in the right place. It’s not the size of the gift that matters with God, it is the condition of the heart, the intents, purposes, motivations and love, which make all the difference. It’s not the things you do at Christmastime, but the Christmas things you do all year through. [The Desire of Ages pp 614] Many of the rich brought large sums, which they presented with great ostentation.

Jesus looked upon them sadly, but made no comment on their liberal offerings. Presently His countenance lighted as He saw a poor widow approach hesitatingly, as though fearful of being observed. She shrank back as if hardly daring to venture farther. And yet she longed to do something, little though it might be, for the cause she loved. She looked at the gift in her hand. It was very small in comparison with the gifts of those around her, yet it was her all.

Watching her opportunity, she hurriedly threw in her two mites, and turned to hasten away. But in doing this she caught the eye of Jesus, which was fastened earnestly upon her. Then His words of commendation fell upon her ear: “Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all.” Tears of joy filled her eyes as she felt that her act was understood and appreciated.

2nd Corinthians 9:But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Worship God in Spirit and Truth. Part [8] 05/12/2026 (Evening thought)

Mark 12: 41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

Here is another example of why the Bible says God is a Spirit. In the days of Christ, the congregation at one time was in the process of returning their tithes and offerings to God so that His kingdom upon the earth could be sustained. At that time many persons were bringing large sums into the treasury, but there was a woman who was financially broken, and all she could bring was two mites. It was not much by any means.

But because God is a Spirit, He picked up on her inner motives, and purposes, which motivated her to return all that she had. It made all the difference in the world to God, in so much that Jesus called His disciples to observe, and assess things, the way God does, because, as far as God is concerned, that poor woman gave more than everybody else, because she gave everything which she had, even though it was only two mites.

The way in which the widow brought her two mites to the treasury is also worthy of notice, because she did it with a humble, grateful spirit. It was not much when compared to the other members, but it was the attitude and the heart that made the two mites of more value to God than the other offerings. Now, it is true that we cannot read the intents and purposes of the heart like God does but He cautions us against drawing conclusions based solely on the externals.

Mark 12:43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them verily I say unto you that this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!