“Truly, I tell you, this poor widow put in more than all of them. For all of them gave an
offering from their plenty; but she, out of her poverty, gave all she had to live on.“
Reflect
Once again Scripture presents us with unexpected heroes: a poor widow who gives all
she has and three young men who risk their status and their safety to remain faithful to
God’s covenant. The role models in Scripture are not the rich and the powerful,
but those who, despite their humility and challenges, remain faithful to the Lord.
The three young men in the Book of Daniel are especially inspiring for us today. These
young men are offered a comfortable life and the hope of status, power, and wealth in
the royal court. But they put all of that at risk by remaining faithful to their beliefs instead
of accommodating themselves to the Babylonian culture.
Young people today remind me of these young men. They are idealistic and committed,
ready to put themselves on the line for their beliefs. Their energy and dedication can
inspire the rest of us to take action to make our world better by taking action. May we
make these young people welcome in our churches and help them live what they believe.
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