Mark 12:35-44, March 25
March 25 - Lenten Devotion
Mark 12:35-44
Mark 12:35-44 is best known for the scene where Jesus observes a group of people entering the Temple to give an offering, among them a poor widow who drops in two small coins. After witnessing this, Jesus gathers his disciples and says “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on”
I wonder about the mindset of the widow in this story as she approached the Temple. In that split second before she let go of the two coins, did she hesitate, not knowing where her next meal would come from? I have to assume that she did. And rightfully so!
This Lenten Season, I urge us all to stop and prayerfully consider whether or not we actually have to take a pause before we drop our coins in the bucket. Let our offerings - be it our time, talent or financial resources - cause us a little initial discomfort, and let us all learn to lean into that discomfort. God’s richest blessings await on the other side.
Patrick Moree
Mark 12:35-44
Mark 12:35-44 is best known for the scene where Jesus observes a group of people entering the Temple to give an offering, among them a poor widow who drops in two small coins. After witnessing this, Jesus gathers his disciples and says “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on”
I wonder about the mindset of the widow in this story as she approached the Temple. In that split second before she let go of the two coins, did she hesitate, not knowing where her next meal would come from? I have to assume that she did. And rightfully so!
This Lenten Season, I urge us all to stop and prayerfully consider whether or not we actually have to take a pause before we drop our coins in the bucket. Let our offerings - be it our time, talent or financial resources - cause us a little initial discomfort, and let us all learn to lean into that discomfort. God’s richest blessings await on the other side.
Patrick Moree
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