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Of all that the gospels tell of this week, they tell the most of Tuesday. And of all they tell of Tuesday, there’s one story that’s first in my heart. The story of the one who gave two (Mark 12:41-44). Can you feel Jesus’ anticipation in waiting for the poor widow to arrive? Can you see Him fervently gesturing for His disciples to come near to see her place her coins in the temple treasury? Do you remember the last time Jesus might have found a good seat to observe you giving or serving? **

** What’s not intended by this question is a challenge or critique. It is not something I would ever suggest that you should care for God to take notice of your doing or giving. Rather, I mean to suggest there are surely times when we surrender fully to the “good things he planned for us long ago” (Ephesians 2:10b – NLT). I pray it thrills your heart to be reminded that you thrill His.