The Master Gave Away His Gifts

Mary Lucas, a pilgrim to ‘Akká in 1905, found that the Master gave away all the many gifts which were sent to Him. “A story is told of a beautiful silver service which was presented to Him, and He did not even look at it. One and another received portions of it until piece by piece it disappeared.

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“A significant incident is that of a wealthy woman who offered Him a sum of money before she left ‘Akká. He refused to accept it, and as the lady pleaded for the privilege of placing it in His hands, He said, at length: ‘I never accept anything for Myself, but if you wish you may bestow it upon a poor man … for the education of his son.’ So the money was used for this purpose.”

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