MORNING MANNA 3-15-24
GOD’S STANDARD
“And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith 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.” Mark 12:41-44
When it comes to measuring our lives and our work, God does not judge us the way people do. He is not impressed with the things the world values. There is no amount of fame that can impress the God whose glory fills the universe. There is no amount of money that can impress the God who owns the cattle on a thousand hills. The Bible says, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8–9).
God measures what is in our hearts. While we can often conceal our thoughts and motives from others for a period of time, God always knows why we are doing what we do. Our motives are far more important to Him than the outward appearance of our actions. Things that seem minor to others may be some of the most important and lasting things that we do for God. The good news is that He never overlooks our service to Him, and He will see to it that we receive the recompense according to our hearts.Focus your life on the things that matter to God, and one day you will hear Him say, “Well done.” (Daily in the Word)
She did what she could, what she should, all she could, while she could! We should do the same. – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
Humble, Tx
