Devotionals for February 20, 2023
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READ
LUKE 21:1-4
While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. "I tell you the truth," Jesus said, "this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has."
REFLECT
This passages demonstrates how important it is for our heart to be engaged in our giving. The widow didn't have much, yet she gave what she could. Some people mistake financial giving messages as the church coming after their pocketbooks. When Jesus is talking about giving, he is talking about your heart. Start there.
APPLY
Q: What is the difference between the rich people's giving and the widow's giving?
Q: How do you approach your giving?
Q: How can this passage encourage someone who has questions about giving financially to the church?
SING
Come As You Are by Crowder
PRAY
"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy."
Father, thank you for your mercy and grace that renews each day. Each day I yearn to know you more. Help me to grow in ways that are pleasing to you. Help me to step out of my comfort zones and into your will for my life. Amen.
READ
LUKE 21:1-4
While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. "I tell you the truth," Jesus said, "this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has."
REFLECT
This passages demonstrates how important it is for our heart to be engaged in our giving. The widow didn't have much, yet she gave what she could. Some people mistake financial giving messages as the church coming after their pocketbooks. When Jesus is talking about giving, he is talking about your heart. Start there.
APPLY
Q: What is the difference between the rich people's giving and the widow's giving?
Q: How do you approach your giving?
Q: How can this passage encourage someone who has questions about giving financially to the church?
SING
Come As You Are by Crowder
PRAY
"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy."
Father, thank you for your mercy and grace that renews each day. Each day I yearn to know you more. Help me to grow in ways that are pleasing to you. Help me to step out of my comfort zones and into your will for my life. Amen.