Luk 21:1 | MHM | STEP | Christ Commendeth the Poor Widow This short story is also told in Mark, showing how important it is. Jesus wanted to teach that charity, especially to the poor, is very important in true religion. He had just warned about the scribes who took advantage of poor widows (Luke 20:47 ). Now He shows that even poor widows can be the most generous givers. Jesus also watches what we give to the poor and to good causes. He sees not just how much we give, but how willing and sincere our hearts are. Even small gifts, if given with love and faith, are precious to God. Christ especially notices and values the charity of those who have little, yet give what they can for God's glory. v. 1 : Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury (Luke 21:1 ). He also saw a poor widow put in two small coins. The amount was very small, but Jesus saw her heart and valued her gift more than all the others. He did not criticize her for giving what she needed for herself. Instead, He praised her faith and generosity. She trusted that God would provide for her needs—she believed the Lord would take care of her ( Jehovah-jireh ). Jesus teaches us that even if we have little, we can still honor God by giving cheerfully and trusting Him to provide.

‏ Luke 21:1

Christ Commendeth the Poor Widow

This short story is also told in Mark, showing how important it is. Jesus wanted to teach that charity, especially to the poor, is very important in true religion. He had just warned about the scribes who took advantage of poor widows (Luke 20:47 ^a). Now He shows that even poor widows can be the most generous givers. Jesus also watches what we give to the poor and to good causes. He sees not just how much we give, but how willing and sincere our hearts are. Even small gifts, if given with love and faith, are precious to God. Christ especially notices and values the charity of those who have little, yet give what they can for God's glory.

v. 1: Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury (Luke 21:1 ^b). He also saw a poor widow put in two small coins. The amount was very small, but Jesus saw her heart and valued her gift more than all the others. He did not criticize her for giving what she needed for herself. Instead, He praised her faith and generosity. She trusted that God would provide for her needs—she believed the Lord would take care of her (Jehovah-jireh). Jesus teaches us that even if we have little, we can still honor God by giving cheerfully and trusting Him to provide.