The widow, as described in the book of Mark, cast two small mites into the treasury, a feeble, inconsequential amount compared to the vast sums put in by the rich. But Jesus, watching, increased our understanding when he came forward and gently taught, “Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury; For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living” (see Mark 12:41-44).
What the widow gave, she gave in humility and love. Did she feel inadequate? Most probably. Surely we feel inadequate at times as we struggle to live principles that require the constancy of prayer, dedication, forgiveness, service and love.
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