A Scripture devotional can be so powerfulโbut where do we begin? Getting started reading the Bible is trickyโฆ so weโve compiled verse reflections like this one with a Bible verse for today to help us connect with God in everyday moments.ย
Does God Care How Much I Give?
Giving and gratitude often seem to go hand-in-hand.
But, we get itโฆ College isnโt exactly a season when youโre flush with cash. ๐ธ๐ธ
What if how much you give doesnโt matter as much as you think it does?ย
Join us as we explore the subject of guilt-free giving.
Scripture
โThey all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everythingโall she had to live on” (Mark 12:44).
Written by Kristle Gangadeen
โThey have so much money. Why donโt they give more? Why are they asking ordinary folks to donate?โ
โIf I was rich or if I win the lottery, I would help.โ
Views like these echoed throughout the dozens of comments I skimmed on a recent social media post shared by a celebrity championing a charitable cause.
But do we have to wait until we pick the right Powerball numbers to give? Should only rich people be expected to give?ย
In Mark 12, we find Jesus observing as people deposited their contributions into the offering box. The rich people gave large sums but when Jesus saw that a poor widow gave two coins worth just a few cents, he pointed it out to his disciples.ย
Jesus told his disciples that the poor woman actually contributed more than everyone else that day. He explained that the rich contributors had given out of their wealthโthey wouldnโt miss what they contributed. But the poor widow gave out of her poverty. Proportionally, she gave the most because she gave all she had.ย
Why It Matters
The widowโs story challenges a common belief that we need to have plenty in order to give. But God is less concerned with how much you give than he is with the heart from which you give. Even if you donโt feel your small means can make a difference, the simple act of giving honors God. When you see a need, give what you can with a cheerful heart, knowing that God loves a cheerful giver.ย
Reflection:
- Does practicing generosity right now feel natural or difficult? Why or why not?
- What are some messages that we get about giving from Christian culture? How are these messages helpful or unhelpful?
- Whatโs a moment when generosity made an impact on your life?
- What are some creative ways you could be generous during this season of life?
Simple Bible devotions are a great way to connect with God in the everyday. Weโve got verse reflections that help us see reasons why the Bible is relevant today. Visit this page to check them out!
