“For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.”
2 Corinthians 8:12
Which is more important the size of our offering or the attitude with which we give it?
Jesus watched as people dropped their offerings into the temple treasury. He saw rich people place large amounts of money in, some expecting recognition and praise for their generous giving. He saw others like the poor widow that had very little. This poor woman humbly gave all she had— two small coins. Jesus told the disciples that this woman had given more than all the others because she had given everything without expecting anything in return. The rich still had plenty, but this woman’s heart was more concerned with the needs of others than with herself when she gave everything to the Lord. (Paraphrased from Luke21:1-4)
Today’s verse from 2 Corinthians tells us a similar thing. God doesn’t judge the size of our offering. He looks at the attitude of our hearts. When we respond to a need, in love for God and compassion for others, it doesn’t matter if our gift is big or small. Our willingness to give is what matters to God.
We may feel inadequate at times, but God can take our humble gifts and use them in a mighty way. He sees our willingness, He knows our attitude, and He blesses every unselfish act done in His name.
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