In this life we all have a choice to give a little and to give a lot. We often here about people who have given a lot. They have given a lot of money, they have given a lot of time, they have given a lot of their lives. These people have a lot to give and are honoured, and rightly so. But you never here about the person who faithfully gives a little.

Jesus told a story about this very thing when He was teaching his disciples about giving.

⁴¹Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. ⁴²But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. ⁴³Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. ⁴⁴They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” Mark 12:41-44 (NIV).

It is easy to give a lot out of our wealth and feel good about it. And these people should feel good about it, don’t get me wrong, they are blessed and are a blessing to those around them.  It’s so much harder for the one who doesn’t have wealth, but gives out of their poverty to be noticed let alone honoured. But one thing I know is that God notices and God honours your gift.

So whether you give a little or give a lot, know that your gift makes a difference in the lives of orphans around the world. Every dollar counts!

I leave you with this thought.

If you, and everyone you know, gave $1 a week, how many orphans could you feed around the world?

What $1 will buy in Bolivia...

·         1 kilo of flour

·         1 kilo of rice

·         1/2 kilo of pasta

·         1/2 kilo of potatoes

·         1 kilo of sugar

·         6 eggs

·         1 kilo of onions

·         1/2 kilo of tomatoes

·         250 grams of meat

·         1/2 litre of milk

·         5 bananas

·         1/2 kilo of chicken