Give like a Widow wk1 

Psalm 24:1–2 (NLT)

1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. 

The world and all its people belong to him. 

2 For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas 

and built it on the ocean depths. 

1 Peter 4:10

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

Luke 21:1–2 (NLT)

The Widow’s Offering

While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. 2 Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.* 3 “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. 4 For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.” 

Stewardship is not about acts but

Malachi 3:10 (NLT)
10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test! 

Proverbs 3:9 (NIV)
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, 

with the firstfruits of all your crops; 

1 Corinthians 16:1–3 (NLT)

The Collection for Jerusalem

Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. 2 On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once. 3 When I come, I will write letters of recommendation for the messengers you choose to deliver your gift to Jerusalem.

Stewardship is not about your position but your posture

Luke 21:1–2 (NLT)

The Widow’s Offering

While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box. 2 Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.* 3 “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. 4 For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.” 

Luke 12:34 (NLT)

34 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. 

Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)

    5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; 

      do not depend on your own understanding. 

    6 Seek his will in all you do, 

      and he will show you which path to take.

Matthew 6:33–34 (NLT)

33 Seek the Kingdom of God* above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 

34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. 1

Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)

    5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; 

      do not depend on your own understanding. 

    6 Seek his will in all you do, 

      and he will show you which path to take.

Steward is not about your but about your

Luke 21:3-4 (NLT)

3 “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. 4 For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.” 

Psalm 24:1–2 (NLT)

1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. 

The world and all its people belong to him. 

2 For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas 

and built it on the ocean depths.