Jesus noticed.

Mark 12: 41-44

41 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.

42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

43 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:

44 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.

Luke 21:1-4

1 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

This is such a great story, but the aspect of it that I have been particularly thinking about is that Jesus noticed her. She was of little consequence but Jesus knew her and her sacrifice. Jesus noticed her.


Mark 10:18-22

17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.

20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.

21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

This is a great story too. The aspect of it that I am thinking about is that this person was trying hard to check off all the outward requirements off his list but still had a great deal to do inwardly. No matter. Jesus chastened him a little, but before that, it takes care to mention that Jesus loved him. Even with our flaws, Jesus loves us. He knows what is going on inside whether or not it is evident to others. When it looks like we are doing what's right outwardly, He still knows what our faults are, and loves us.

Jesus noticed.