Tag: Bible verses about giving even when we’re poor

Bible Verse of The Day – 12-31-19

Luke 21:4 (NKJV) 4 for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings for God, but she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had.”

The widow in this verse had touched Jesus’ heart because she gave out of her poverty. Despite being in poverty, she honored God and she gave.

There are some today that don’t even give out of their wealth, let alone out of their poverty. Giving doesn’t enter their minds. They think their money is theirs, and they want it all.

A man that I looked up to at one time said to me, “tithing is only for the old testament days.” It sickened me to hear such a thing. This kind of talk will keep people in bondage.

If tithing is only for the Old Testament, why was Jesus so impacted by what He saw? Why would He notice such detail and effort on the part of this widowed woman?

Because He saw a willingness in her to obey, honor God, and do what was right. No matter what it cost, she was going to give. And yes, from her impoverished state, she gave her offering.

Obedience always moves God. It catches His attention and it causes Him to do the impossible on our behalf.

What are we waiting for today? Do we want to move Him? We can start with giving. Giving from our present situation.

Don’t wait until we have an abundance. And if we do have an abundance, make it count. Make it mean something. May we feel the sacrifice of it.

This widowed woman was in great need herself, but out of her poverty she gave to God first.

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-21-18

Mark 12:41-43 (NKJV) 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. 43 So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury…

The woman in the verses above gave out of her poverty. She gave out of her need, her lack. She could have used those coins to pay for something to sustain her in the natural.

Are we feeling poor and broke today? How many of us think that when things get tough we have to pull back, reduce or stop our giving?

Maybe we owe back taxes or we have debt up to our eyeballs. Maybe we are on the verge of losing everything. Our business may be in the red. Maybe our home is in need of repairs or our car is falling apart. It doesn’t matter what state we are in.

Mark 12:44 (NKJV) 44 for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.”

If we have something to give, we need to sow that seed today!

It doesn’t matter how big or small it is. Get rid of it and put it in a place where it will grow, where it will come back to you good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over!

God has a place for your seed to be sown today. Ask Him where to put that seed and He will guide you. When you obey, just like this woman did, He will see your heart condition and your faith in Him and He will help you through your time of trial. He is our Provider.

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-25-16

Luke 21:4 (NKJV) 4 for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings for God, but she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had.”

Looking back many, many years, to when we first started to tithe and give of our offerings, we were in a position just like this woman; Broke, and in debt.

We heard a message about “Entering into a Covenant with God” being taught that day, and we KNEW God was speaking to our hearts.

We really didn’t question the financial position we were in. We just knew we had to take this step if we ever were to get out of our situation.

On our ride home that day we were silent. It was a humbling kind of silence. We had made a decision in our hearts and decided that no matter what, we would make a covenant with God and give to Him first.

We gave out of our poverty and our need.

Things did start to change for us. We had to work hard and it didn’t happen overnight. But God was faithful to His word and His promises.

If God is speaking to your heart to give, don’t wait until everything is just so. Start when you feel the prompting. Be prayerful. He will guide your steps.

God takes note when we give to Him and trust that He will take care of our needs.

Luke 21:3 (NKJV) 3 So He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all;

It was not the amount, but the commitment and sacrifice.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-2-15

Mark 12:41-44 (NKJV) 41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. 42 Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. 43 So He called His disciples to Himself and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury; 44 for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.”

Giving is not optional, based on our level of income.

Many, many years ago we were going through a severe financial struggle. Part of it was due to over-obligating ourselves. The other part was due to the fact that the factory where I worked for 13 years had closed its doors and left me jobless.

Needless to say, the bills piled up pretty quickly!

We were not tithing at the time. We “couldn’t afford to” tithe. That was our logic. Until God got ahold of us and showed us the truth.

We heard a message about covenant and God heavily impressed upon us that we needed to enter into a covenant with Him regarding our finances. That afternoon, we piled our bills on our bed, repented and prayed over our bills. We asked God for His help and entered into a covenant with Him, vowing that we would tithe first, from everything that came into our home.

God heard us. He immediately went to work on our behalf. Long past-due medical bills suddenly had zero balances. Other bills were suddenly paid off for no reason. And our faith increased!

It took us 5 long years to get completely out of our mess, but God was with us every, single step of the way. We never went without.

And today we have learned even more about living in His provision for our lives. He amazes us every day, every week and every month. Our needs are met at every turn in the path of life.

Why? Because we put God first in everything, including our finances. Whether we have much or we have little, we give to God first. And He stands by His promise to us.

The widow in the verses above didn’t withhold giving because she had little, she gave in spite of her situation and her circumstances, and so should we.

Luke 6:38 (NKJV) 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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