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Page A-24 - Shelton-Mason County Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020
by Theresa Murray
theresa@masoncounty.corn
“While Jesus was in the temple, He watched the rich people
dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow
came by and dropped in two small coins.
‘I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given
more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part
of their surplus but she, poor as she is, has given everything
she has.’ Luke 21:1-4 NLT
Jesus was so observant! He was always reading the hearts
of people. He knew when people had good motives, and He
knew when people were trying to trick Him, or trap Him.
This widow impressed Jesus with her faith. He had been
watching people give their tithes and offerings, but it wasn’t
a sacrifice for them, because they still had money left over.
This poor widow had nothing left after those two coins, yet
she still gave them to God and trustedHim.
Now Jesus isn’t like most people. Most people would be
happier to see the larger amounts of money, and wonder why
someone would even bother to put in just a couple coins that
couldn’t be worth very much. And I think Jesus knew what
they were thinking because, out loud, He said she had given
more than all the rest of them! They had to be shocked!
Can you imagine how loved that widow felt?
I like to think she was sneaking her Couple coins in, so no
one would see how poor she was, and how little she had to
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give. She probably tried to just not be noticed. But Jesus had
noticed, and He called attention to her. That must have made
her feel pretty special!
I remember a pastor I had, a long time ago, who showed
this kind of observance. Sometimes I had to ride my bike to
church, in the rain, so I would wear jeans, and be muddy,
when I got there.
I would see the looks when I walkedri’éhto the lobby, and the
pastor would call out, “Theresa! I’m so glad you’re here! Did
you ride your bike. today?” And he would look around, at
everyone else, knowing they probably wouldn’t have ridden a
bicycle in the rain.
We can make people feel good when we notice little things
they do that are a lot for them. We can praise them, and
encourage them! '
Jesus observes how we also act around others. If I have a
sandwich for lunch, but I give it to someone who is hungry,
I am not sacrificing anything, because I can make another
sandwich, or go buy lunch.
But, if that sandwich is all I have, and I give it to someone
else, I am sacrificing, because I can’t just go make another
one. v
And you know what? It sounds funny, but those are the times
we feel the happiest about giving! When it is a sacrifice for
us!
We should also never judge another person because we may
not know their situation. I know people who do not have
a lot of money, but they act rich because they are always
helping others. I wonder how they can afford it, but they
say God always blesses them with more to give. I also know
people who are very rich, but act poor, because they are
afraid to part with what they have, even to help someone.
I have a challenge for you this week! Be observant, like
Jesus, and See if you can find someone to encourage.
Someone who doesn’t think anyone notices them for the
sacrifices they make. Then tell them you notice!
And, if you are the someone who doesn’t feel noticed, or
appreciated, know that Jesus notices you, and you will be
rewarded.
‘ “But, when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left
hand know what your right hand is doing. Give ybur gifts in
private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward
you.” Matthew 623-4
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