James Ellis: Little acts of kindness

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As Jesus looked up, He saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. Luke 21:1-2

“Do not despise little things. The widow’s mite was as precious in the eyes of the Lord as the rich man’s gift; so should little acts of kindness be appreciated when emanating from a poor and generous heart.”

James Ellis in Day’s Collacon, compiled and arranged by Edward Parsons Day (New York: IPPO, 1884) 519.

Jesus sees all giving. He does not just notice big gifts or large displays of generosity. He sees the little acts of kindness.

May God give us the eyes to see and celebrate these little acts. They happen all around us thanks to our neighbors, our co-workers, and even strangers.

Perhaps you or I will be the widow today? God may give us the opportunity to do one or more little act of kindness by sharing generously from what we have: giftedness, resources, experience, etc.

Let’s do it. May God give us the hands to perform these little acts. And remember, Jesus sees our little acts of kindness and celebrates.