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Friday, November 23, 2007
More Than the Show Can Display
Jesus saw some rich people putting their gifts for God into
the temple money box. Then Jesus saw a poor widow. She put
two small copper coins into the box. Jesus said, "I tell you
the truth. This poor widow gave only two small coins. But she
really gave more than all those rich people. The rich people
have plenty; they gave only what they did not need. This
woman is very poor. But she gave all she had. And she needed
that money to help her live."
-- Luke 21:1-4 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
If we are not careful, we can easily jump to judgement based on
external demonstrations of piety. We can very easily reach the point
where we honor those with money because their gifts are large
monetarily even though their sacrifices may be small in terms of actual
personal sacrifice. God, however, knows our hearts when we give. He
knows what we hold back and why. He also knows how much we sacrifice
and the attitude which has prompted that sacrifice. All around us are
people who are living for the Lord, but who would seldom receive human
recognition. Jesus, however, notices. He knows people's hearts as they
give. Not one kindness we do in the name of Jesus and for the glory of
people and Kingdom will be forgotten. Not one sacrifice for the Savior
will go unnoticed. He knows the truth behind our gifts and is blessed
when they come from a generous, joyous, and sacrificial heart.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father God, you own everything in the heavens and on the earth; please
break me from the sinful habits of greed, worldliness, covetousness,
and indiscipline. What your Son has done for me is much greater than
any of my fleeting and temporary accomplishments. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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