Nurturing Tomorrow's Heroes Today!
Divine Dispatch
Mark 12:41-44
The Widow's Two Small Coins!
Welcome, Faith Force Sacrificial Givers! Today, we’re learning that giving everything matters more than giving a lot, as shared in Mark 12:41-44.
Verse Of The Day:
"Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, 'Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on.'" (Mark 12:41-44)
Have you ever wondered if the amount of money you give really matters to God? Jesus tells us a surprising story that changes everything!
Jesus was watching people put money into the temple offering box. “Many rich people threw in large amounts” – they gave big donations that probably made loud clinking sounds and got lots of attention. Everyone probably thought these rich people were the most generous!
But then “a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.” That’s it – just two tiny coins, the smallest coins you could have. It probably didn’t even make a sound when she dropped them in. Nobody noticed except Jesus.
Here’s the shocking part – Jesus said “this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.” Wait, how? She gave the least amount of money! But Jesus explains: “They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything – all she had to live on.”
The rich people gave a lot, but they still had tons of money left over. Their giving didn’t cost them anything! But the widow gave literally everything she had – she had no money left for food or anything else. Her two small coins cost her EVERYTHING. That’s why Jesus said she gave MORE than everyone else – not in amount, but in sacrifice!
God doesn’t measure generosity by how much you give, but by how much it costs you to give it.
Two Coins vs Many Coins Challenge:
Get two clear jars or cups. Label one “Gave Lots, Kept Lots” and the other “Gave Little, Kept Nothing.” Put 20 coins in the first jar and just 2 coins in the second jar. Which jar has more coins? The first one! But which person gave MORE? The widow with 2 coins – because that was EVERYTHING she had! This week, think about your giving – are you giving leftovers, or are you giving sacrificially? Try giving something that actually costs you – money you were saving for yourself, a toy you really love, or time you wanted for fun!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, help us be like the widow who gave everything, not like the rich people who only gave their extras! Teach us that it's not about HOW MUCH we give, but about HOW MUCH IT COSTS US to give it. Give us hearts willing to sacrifice for You and for others. Make us generous givers! Amen.
Keep giving sacrificially, Faith Force Sacrificial Givers! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that the widow’s two small coins were worth more than all the large amounts because she gave everything!
Connect & Engage
Want More Faith-Building Content Like This?
Join the Faith Force community and get daily devotionals, biblical hero training, activities for your family, and support from parents like you.
Free. No credit card. Just faith and community.