Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 
But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins worth only a few cents. 
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth, but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” 
(Mark 12: 41-44)

Mark 12: 38-44

Is this text about perspective and re-evaluation? Perhaps the invitation is to look at the value we place on the things of the Earth. Those things may carry a different value in God’s Kingdom. The things valued in the Kingdom of God differ from those in society and communities. 

Is giving all that we have the expectation? The evaluation of economic situations needs to be altered. Perhaps the question to be asked is, “How is what I give going to be used?” Are we giving to support those things that are valued in the Kingdom of God? Things like soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and relief organisations where God’s people benefit.

What about our time? “They” say, “Time is money.” Perhaps volunteering our time in outreach projects is a more constructive use of our resources. Giving our time touches the humanness in ourselves and those we interact with.

Today, we are invited to re-evaluate our perspective on giving. How can what you have to offer better serve the needs of God’s people?

Reflections by Gillian Hugo

Heavenly Father,
Our world is diverse: so many live with abundant wealth in all forms and have very little. Show us, Lord, where and 

how to give more of ourselves and our resources to bring glory to your name.
Amen.

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