| Series | Without a name (Unnamed people) |
|---|---|
| Theme | Without a name (Unnamed people) - LE-IGOĀ (TAGATA LEAI NI IGOA) |
| Colour | Lanu Violē |
Scripture Focus: Mareko 12:41–44
And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.
- Mark 12:41–44 (KJV)
Study:
In this passage, Jesus introduces a parable illustrating the responsibility entrusted to the servants of a vineyard owner. Although the quoted verse (Mark 12:41-44) in the KJV version speaks of the man planting a vineyard and leaving it to tenants, the context surrounding these verses is the story of the widow's offering. Jesus observes various people giving offerings at the temple, highlighting the poor widow who gives two small coins, all she has to live on. This act exemplifies true faith, sacrifice, and wholehearted devotion to God, contrasting with the abundant but less sacrificial gifts of the wealthy. The unnamed widow, a saint without a name, models humble generosity and trust in God’s providence. This story challenges us to understand the value of giving from the heart rather than the amount given.
Application:
Today, we can learn from the widow’s faith and sacrifice in our own walk with God. It is not the size of our offering or our works that matter most, but the sincerity and trust behind them. Whether in giving time, resources, or love, God honors those who give wholeheartedly, even when their contributions seem small or unnoticed by others. We are reminded that our faithfulness, humility, and trust in God’s provision mark us as true saints. Like the unnamed widow, our lives of quiet devotion and steadfastness count greatly in God’s kingdom.
Reflection Questions:
- What does the example of the widow teach me about true generosity?
- In what areas of my life can I give more wholeheartedly to God?
- How do I view my contributions compared to others – do I focus on amount or heart?
- Am I content to serve God faithfully even if unnoticed by the world?
- How can I cultivate a spirit of trust in God’s provision like the widow’s?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to give with a sincere heart and to trust You completely. Teach me to be faithful in the small things and to offer all I have with joy, just like the widow who gave all she had. May my life be a testimony of humble service and wholehearted devotion to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Tags: giving, generosity, faith, trust in God, widow’s offering, Mark 12, sacrificial giving, humility, Christian devotion, Bible study