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She Did What She Could: Giving God Your Best With What You Have
Do you ever feel like what you have to offer is too small to make a difference?
In this episode of The Great Hope Message, Jack Alan Levine shares a powerful reminder from the story of the woman who poured expensive perfume on Jesus. Others criticized her actions, but Jesus defended her with a simple statement: “She did what she could.”
God does not ask us to give what we do not have. He asks us to faithfully use the time, abilities, resources, opportunities, and influence He has already placed in our hands.
It is easy to compare ourselves with people who appear more talented, successful, experienced, or financially capable. Comparison can convince us that our contribution is insignificant. But God measures faithfulness differently than the world measures success. What seems small to others can become meaningful when it is offered to Him with love and obedience.
Jack encourages listeners to stop waiting for perfect circumstances before serving God. You may not be able to solve every problem, reach every person, or meet every need—but you can do something. A prayer, encouraging word, generous act, honest testimony, or simple step of obedience may have a greater impact than you realize.
This episode also examines the criticism that can come when we wholeheartedly follow God. Not everyone will understand your sacrifice or recognize its value. The approval that matters most comes from the One who sees your heart.
Your responsibility is not to do everything. It is to faithfully do what God has equipped and called you to do.
In This Episode
- The meaning behind “She did what she could”
- Giving God your best instead of comparing yourself
- Recognizing what He has already placed in your hands
- Serving without waiting for perfect circumstances
- Why small acts of obedience still matter
- Responding when others criticize your faithfulness
- Trusting God with the results of your efforts
- Measuring success through obedience rather than recognition
Key Scriptures
- Mark 14:3–9
- Matthew 25:14–23
- Colossians 3:23–24
- 2 Corinthians 8:12
- Galatians 6:9–10
- Zechariah 4:10
- 1 Corinthians 15:58
Key Takeaway
God is not asking you to do everything or give what you do not have. He is asking you to faithfully offer your best and do what you can with what He has placed in your hands.
Listen to She Did What She Could: Giving God Your Best With What You Have | Jack Alan Levine on The Great Hope Message.
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