Pennies will no longer be produced and are basically being taken out of circulation. Seems all the tapping of credit cards is slowly making cash, or our coins, a little more difficult to use these days. The signs at the registers reminded me of a few other small coins.
One day Jesus was in the Temple,
“And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury.”
(Luke 21:1, NASB)
It is what occurred next which is significant:
“And He saw a poor widow putting in two small copper coins.”
(verse 2, NASB)
The rich gave their gifts as did the poor widow. Scripture notes for us that hers were small yet they in no way went unnoticed by Jesus for the He states,
“And He said,
“Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them … ”
(verse 3, NASB)
I have wondered if the small coins of the widow made a loud clinking sound as they hit the bottom of the metal treasury box.
Jesus further explained:
“for they all out of their surplus put into the offering;
but she out of her poverty put in all that she had to live on.”
(verse 4, NASB)
While some may have overlooked the small coins to get to the larger bills, Jesus overlooked the large bills to notice the small coins.
Maybe Jesus is wanting us to remember the small acts may be bigger than they appear.
We have opportunities before us each day, probably most of which we would consider “small”. But here’s the thing – one day we will stand before the Lord. We may then come to know He noticed the small.
“Then
the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of
My Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of
the world.
For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat;
I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink;
I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; naked, and you clothed Me;
I was sick, and you visited Me;
I was in prison, and you came to Me.”
(Matthew 25:34-36, NASB)
Some acts of service were so small, we didn’t pay attention while we were doing them. We will be scratching our heads and asking, “When?”
We will be amazed that the Lord even took notice of these small acts for we didn’t do any of them to be gain recognition.
Small coins and
small acts.
The eyes of our Lord is on the small.
Reflection:
Do you sometimes feel that the small things you do and give go unnoticed? Be encouraged today for our God sees the small.
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I love this: The small acts may be bigger than they appear. That's beautiful encouragement - to think we may have to do something huge when it's the little things that count--is overwhelming. I think we often believe we have to do HUGE things for God when in reality, it's the small things. You know, when the woman put those coins in, they probably made a big sound--and everyone around could identify the smallness of her gift--and probably judged her for the smallness of it, but God knew the greatness in it:) Beautiful Monday Morning Encouragement as always Joanne! Bless you!
ReplyDeleteI have often wondered if they echoed as they went into the treasure. May we be mindful to do the small things with the right motivation and in love, as Lisa said below. So grateful for each comment!
DeleteA beautiful reminder, Joanne, that the Lord looks at our hearts and He prizes every gift we give out of love, no matter how small.
ReplyDeleteYou said it so well, Lisa. Small acts done out of love are prized of the Lord. I love that! Thank you for commenting!
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