This is an amazing story for several reasons. First, Jesus was actually sitting and watching what people were giving! It appears as though he was making it a group project for his disciples. Secondly, what he saw caused him to make a point with his disciples.
Here was the point in my mind. The "rich" were giving out of their surplus, and, what they gave had nothing to do with faith. The "widow", on the other hand, gave out of her poverty and was totally motivated by faith. Her giving reflected who she was trusting in.
Earlier in this chapter Jesus was questioned about paying taxes. His response was that we should, "render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God the things that are God's". Caesar's image was on the coin. We are made in the image of God! Jesus is worthy of our whole life! Give Him what he desires....everything.
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