For over a year now, I’ve volunteered weekly as a leader with the Jr. high ministry at my church, and during my time of service, I’ve met some pretty amazing kids. Today, one of the kids I work with approached me after service to give me a contribution towards my internship. He opened his wallet in front of me and gave me everything that was inside – $48 exactly, mostly in one dollar bills. Being inspired by a message given by our Jr. high pastor, he told me he had been saving up for a while because he really wanted to do something good by helping me get to Botswana. Needless to say, I was extremely touched. I have about $14,000 dollars to raise for my internship, but his contribution is probably the most generous gift I will receive – not because of the amount, but because he gave me everything he had. Very much like the widow Jesus commended for her offering of two copper coins (Mark 12:41-43). Thank you so much, Ben. You definitely share a part in the work and ministry I’ll be doing in Botswana. I know God will bless and reward you for your obedience, generosity and thoughtfulness.
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Wow! That is amazing. I just finished teaching on that passage. I wish I had read this beforehand. I would have used it as an example!
I know! I was so blessed. I’ll definitely be telling this story for years to come :)