​Week 30, Day 3

​Week 30, Day 3
July 27, 2022
Scripture: Luke 21
 
“Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.”” (Luke 21:5–6)
 
I believe Jesus is talking about a not too distant future event. In Luke 21, Jesus is speaking of the destruction of the temple in A.D. 70, “No stone will be left on another.”
 
What was just celebrated before this, in contrast to the great adornments of the temple, is the widows offering. She gave out of her poverty, and her gift will be celebrated forever. The Jerusalem temple, after its destruction, will never return to form. 
 
Luke goes out of his way to address the rich and the poor. Our careful reading has revealed that the heart and intent of his gospel is to teach us where we put our trust. Here, the widow’s gift is celebrated. It’s contrasted with the glorious temple that will be destroyed. What will last is our generosity and kindness, our love for others and our love for God.
 
Do not store up for yourself treasures on earth, but treasures in heaven.