Rare Birds

When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, "I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood."

What more can be said?   To give from one’s poverty, suggests a deep and abiding faith contrasted with giving that provides no real sacrifice.   Nevertheless, those giving from their surplus must be thanked for their generosity that can help many in need and can serve many good causes. 

The rare birds that give from their poverty truly are special. Similarly those who give their lives for their country give from their poverty, that is, all they have – their very being, their whole livelihood.  They put in more than all the rest. 

Deacon David Pierce