"Do Not Despise The Day Of Small Beginnings.”

When I meditate on the small cloud bringing an abundance of rain, I am reminded of the story about a poor widow woman giving her two mites into the temple treasury. My thoughts center on the faith and spirit of the man of God's prayer and the sincerity of the widow's woman's faith in giving all of her living to the Lord’s work.

Beloved, the widow's offering story is a powerful illustration of generosity and selflessness found in both (Mark 12:41-44) and (Luke 21:1-4). Her story teaches us that faithful giving is not about the amount but the heart and attitude behind the gift. The poor widow woman gave all she had, demonstrating her sacrificial generosity and deep faith.

The poor widow who gave everything she had to the Lord touched the Lord's heart so much that he recognized and pointed out her sacrificial offering. Her generous giving should encourage us to reflect on our giving and the sincerity of our motives when we give.

The widow's offering, given selflessly and without reservation, profoundly illustrates sacrificial giving and unwavering commitment to God. This poor widow woman and her giving should remind us that God values the motive and attitude behind our gifts more than their material worth, prompting us to evaluate our acts of generosity and ensure that they are driven by a pure heart and a selfless spirit.

Beloved, the message that God has placed in my heart—"Do Not Despise the Day of Small Beginnings"—reminds me of the phrase, "Little is much when God is in it." Both phrases remind us that even our small acts of service and kindness when touched with God's power, can have a far-reaching impact on influencing others around us.

The phrase, “Little is much when God is in it,” reminds me of Jesus feeding a large crowd of five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish, as recounted in (John 6:1-14). This story is a deep illustration of God's divine power and provision, revealing to us how a small offering can be abundantly multiplied through the grace of God, providing nourishment for many.

Beloved, I often find myself pondering the role of the boy's mother in this miraculous event. I imagine her preparing his lunch to nourish him on his journey to hear Jesus speak, and I wonder what it would have been like if unforeseen circumstances had come up to prevent her from going with him to see Jesus.

Can you imagine the mixed emotions on her face when she asks her son if he ate his lunch, and the boy responds, "Yes, dear mother, I enjoyed my lunch alongside five thousand others, and the disciples of Jesus gathered twelve baskets of leftovers to distribute to those in need?"

Beloved, this miraculous event, a demonstration of the incredible power of God's provision, richly illustrates how God can miraculously turn hopeless situations into an abundant supply for His people, reaffirming their faith in His unwavering and all-encompassing providence.

In conclusion, God's awesome, compassionate, and endless power enables Him to take what may seem like limited and insufficient resources and miraculously turn them into abundant and generous provision for His people. This demonstrates His ability to work wonders and provide for His followers in ways that surpass human understanding.