One who truly speaks to us -
Who are we in Your stories? Who are we in this story?
Beware of the scribes, You said. Beware of those for whom appearances matter more than authenticity. Beware of those who desire the best seats and devour widows’ homes.
Out of poverty a widow contributed everything on which she lived. Two small copper coins worth a penny. Two small copper coins that offered more than all those contributing out of their abundance.
Forgive us when we are the scribes, and make us like the widow - giving everything, coin by coin, breath by breath.
Amen.