Gospel Wisdom
Daily Meditation Guide Jesus’s Direct Teachings to Us
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Day 68
Poor Widow’s Contribution Mark 12:43-44
A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them, “Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. “For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.”
Behavior Reflection: What can I learn from the Poor Widow’s generosity? Most of us give from our surplus, the widow gave “from her poverty”. Is Jesus asking us to give until it hurts? Is she showing that she wants to be a member of His followers? She wants to pay her dues to Jesus’s treasury. She wants to belong to Him. What price should I pay to belong to Him? How do I show to myself and others that I am a Christian?
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This is a book not to be read. It is a book to be used. It is organized to be a help to your prayer and meditation time. All gospel quotes are from Jesus’s own words to his followers. He is speaking directly to all of us. The author’s comments with each passage are intended to give the readers a start in reflecting on how His teachings impact them.
About the Author
Jim is a retired Hospital CEO and a lifelong practicing Christian. He is active in The St. Vincent de Paul Society and local organizations to help those in need.
Jim has a MBA in Health Management from Xavier University in Cincinnati. He is a Lifetime Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and a 30 year member of Rotary International.