Scripture Reading: Mark 12:41-47Luke 21:1-4

As we study the Women of the Bible, we find some that have only a few verses written about them. Many times their names are not even given. The Lord has told us that “all Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” Therefore, we can receive a lesson even from the smallest account.

In our Scripture Reading we read about a widow. This is all we know about her. However, the Lord used her to teach a lesson to his disciples—and to us today. Jesus was sitting near the treasury, and noticed rich men casting in large amounts. Then the poor widow came by and cast in two mites. A mite was the smallest of coins. However, we see in Mark 12:43 that the Lord called his disciples and said unto them,

“Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.”

The rich people were giving a part of what they had left over after all their own needs were fulfilled. The poor widow gave all that she had. We are told in Colossians 3:17,

“And whatsoever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

We should dedicate all that we have to our Lord. We should do everything in His Name and for His glory. If we dedicate our children to Him, and use our possessions to care for them and provide their needs, this is giving to Him. We are told to first give our own selves to Him. We are told to present our bodies to Him. The way in which we use what the Lord has provided is what is important. We know that it takes money to carry on the work of the Lord and give out His Word. We should be willing to share what we have. If we live our lives for Him, and do everything in His Name and for His glory, we will be giving our all to Him.

I wonder if the Lord could say of any of us today, “She gave her all.” It is my prayer for myself and for you. that we will realize that all we have comes from the Lord and should be used for Him in service to Him.