As Jesus looked up form where he was seated opposite the temple, he saw many people putting offerings into the treasury box. The rich people threw in large amounts of money and expensive gifts. He also saw a poor widow putting in two very small copper coins that were a fraction of a penny.
"I tell you " He said, " this poor woman has put in more into the treasury than all of the others . All those people gave gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty, put in all she had to live on."
(references from Mark 12:41-43 and Luke 21:1-4)
For you all, do think about where the heart of the giver is before you receive any presents yah...haha don't forget that even though the gift may be small, inexpensive or something that you may not have wanted, But what really counts is the thought of the person when he/she bought you the gift right? Similarly, don't be fooled by appearances, coz in the end, the size of the present is not what matters. But rather, it's the heart that really counts. (if you want further proof ,look at 1 Samuel 16:7)
P.S: Heehee..this post goes out especially to those friends of mine whose birthdays are coming, don't judge me by the cost or size of my present okie!! haha..be like Garfield and reflect about what 'expensive' really means !!!
P.P.S: did i mention that i love love love Odie? =)
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