The Widow's Mite

Choice 5: Mark 12:41-44 “ The Widows Mites”

The significance of the widows gift was that she was willing to give all she had to show her devotion to the Lord.  She did not give very much in comparison to the wealthier people. When the Lord noticed how much she gave, he gathered his disciples around to teach them how a real follower of Christ should act. The widow not only gave when she could not afford it but she gave all she had.

As members of Christ’s church we need to be willing to give all of ourselves to the will of the Lord. The widow was living the way the Savior taught by living a law of sacrifice. The rich men were giving a portion of what they had with no burden or worries of the future. This widow gave in faith that she would be provided for and her needs would be taken care of by the Lord. We have to be willing to sacrifice!

Here are some ways that as members of the church can donate all our living:

·         Be strong enough to stand for truth and righteousness

·         Give service even if it is not convenient

·         Give more fast offering

·         Keeping all the commandments and counsels from the prophets