Moving Forward - 22 February 2025
- danalewisambrose
- Feb 22
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SATURDAY, February 22, Margaret of Cortona
Mark 12:41a He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury.
Jesus isn’t often described as people-watching. We hear about him eating, sleeping, and praying. In our holy imagination, we listen to him preach and teach and watch him heal. On occasion, we see him look for time and space alone, but rarely do we see him sit still and watch what’s going on.
We don’t know how long he watched the crowd before he spoke, calling his disciples to observe with him, and then telling them what he wants them to see. He wants his followers—then and now—to understand that in God’s economy, contributions aren’t measured purely by amount but what that amount means for the household from which it comes. His observation isn’t necessarily a commendation of the widow, but it is a critique of the hypocrisy of those who, as one preacher puts it, seem holy but are merely “tipping God.” I can think of times that I have given less than generously when I did indeed have it to give. I often put paying for things on my wish list before giving to God or those in need. God, help me repent of my own hypocrisy.
MOVING FORWARD: What might Jesus be thinking as he watches you today?
(Source: Forward Day By Day Movement)
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