The fact that Jesus had just reproved the religious system of his day and discussed far more than they had bargained for, when they questioned Him, notwithstanding; Jesus is swift to commend giving to the Lord. Just because there are men whose sin it is to “devour widow’s houses”. The widow’s mite is still counted in heaven. Truly Jesus saw it from where he stood and He still sees every sacrifice made for His name’s sake. Some of us are giving out of abundance and God sees that. But, when the heart and mind and pocket is empty and the gift is given, Jesus still takes notice.
I am so glad that Jesus saw that woman and pointed her out to the disciples. They would have no reference of what was expected in the NT giving, had Jesus not made that distinction. Only the grace of God can move the heart to give to the last mites. Perhaps the devil moves on some in religious garb to fleece God’s sheep, but God is not a wolf. HE sees and knows when you are giving to the real Kingdom of God and when you are giving to be seen of men. She put in more, He notes. There are some who put something in and it is noted, but, she put in more than them all. Gentle Savior who is not remiss at noting the small gift, even after a hard reproof.Sometimes my maternal anger blinds my eye to the good that another child is doing. Not like Jesus. It is almost as though His heart is more eager and had to look very diligently to find something to commend, after that reproof. He found it though. Giving to the Kingdom is always good. God always sees, even when He is reproving. I am so very grateful that small gifts from a difficult circumstance are counted in Heaven.
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