“And she said, “Yes, Lord; but please help, for even the dogs feed on the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus said to her, “O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed at once” (Matthew 15:27-28).
Jesus loves a response of faith. She was persistent, but not insistent. Knowing that our Lord can do anything does not mean that we should expect Him to do what we ask. But, knowing that we can ask in faith, we should be bold and realize that our Lord will always do what is just. Jesus told us to ask in faith for anything in His name knowing that the Lord will hear and answer every prayer.
Lord, teach me to live the kind of faith that is bold, but humble. Help me to understand the difference between persistence and insistence. Lord, encourage me to be content with the crumbs from the table, and not demand the best portion. Guide me to know that being a part of Your kingdom is already the best part. In all things, keep me looking to You as the source of all things so that I may grow in the likeness of Christ my Savior.
Lord Jesus, what an incredible story this is. May I learn that I too am an “outsider” whom You have redeemed. Only by Your grace can I come into Your presence. Lead me in the way You know I need to go. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to live into the life of faith that You have given me. Help me to be persistent in faith but never demand that my way be done. Through all things, show me the way of eternal life. Amen.
