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Mark 12:38-44 (Common English Bible)
38 As he was teaching, he said, “Watch out for the legal experts. They like to walk around in long robes. They want to be greeted with honor in the markets. 39 They long for places of honor in the synagogues and at banquets. 40 They are the ones who cheat widows out of their homes, and to show off they say long prayers. They will be judged most harshly.”
41 Jesus sat across from the collection box for the temple treasury and observed how the crowd gave their money. Many rich people were throwing in lots of money. 42 One poor widow came forward and put in two small copper coins worth a penny. 43 Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I assure you that this poor widow has put in more than everyone who’s been putting money in the treasury. 44 All of them are giving out of their spare change. But she from her hopeless poverty has given everything she had, even what she needed to live on.”
Summary:
For the month of November, we will prioritize how God’s grace transforms us from the inside out. It may not be obvious that God is at work, but beneath the surface the Holy Spirit is moving in mighty ways. Don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t look like change has come fast enough. Hold on, for God is doing great things in us and through us from the inside out!
In this passage of scripture, the poor widow is a saint because she gives her all. Materially, she may be poor, but spiritually, she is rich. In Jesus, sometimes less is more.
Reflection Questions:
- What is a word, phrase or image that comes to mind when you read or hear the text?
- What does this scripture teach you about saints?
- What does God invite you to do, change or be through this passage?