and He also saw a certain needy widow put two small coins in there.
Luke 21:2
This particular woman was not only a widow but had not been left well off by her deceased husband. Being in a disadvantaged position in society, she would likely never have much for the remainder of her life. She may very well have been a victim of the avarice of the Scribes Jesus had just been speaking about.
If ever someone had an excuse to give less, it would have been this poor widow. As little as she gave, she could have given less. Many others would be giving far less of their relative income on that day, though their gifts would be larger. But this woman gave out of a full heart, and she gave a genuine gift.
Heavenly Father, thank You for helping us to have the proper perspective. We can get so hung up on the world’s thinking and we forget Your Wisdom. You alone are God and You own everything. We owe You ourselves and we can never praise You enough. You are holy, just, loving, pure, kind, and faithful. Thank You! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray and praise You, Amen.