Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. — Mark 12:41
What was Jesus looking for?
The next couple verses make it clear. He wasn’t looking for money. God has no shortage of money.
Instead He was looking for faith, courage and sacrifice. Faith to believe that God can be trusted with everything we have. Courage to give recklessly to God. And the sacrifice that says, "I will give even if it hurts."
Jesus was watching because He expected to find something good. And He was not disappointed. Jesus is watching us, as well, as we offer up what we have — small or great, much or little — to God. I sense He’s excited because He expects to find something good.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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