“Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury.”  (Mark 12:41)

Even in the midst of a busy crowd, Jesus still paid attention to the actions of individuals.  We can see that Jesus cared not only about His missionary work, He also intent on watching people’s words and actions.  Of course Jesus was not simply curious about other’s actions, instead He cared about seeing people’s generosity.  “Assuredly, I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury”.  Jesus explained, “for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.”

From this gospel passage, may we understand that Jesus pays attention to the actions of each one of us.  He watches over us not to monitor us but to guide and bless us.  At the same time, Jesus wants to see us live our lives to the fullest and do the best we can to live out a selfless love.