Matthew 15
The Canaanite woman pleads with Jesus for the healing of her daughter yet, it seems this is insufficient for Jesus.
The woman challenges Jesus statement that "[i]t is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” Her response seems to be in contrast with Jesus' teachings in verse 24 "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” Yet Jesus knows that ultimately He will empower Peter and all His disciples to reach all the lost regardless of faith or origin - Jews and Gentiles everywhere. Jesus is for all of us, regardless of who we are, where we are, and what we have done. If we humbly come to Him and invite Him into our heart, He will take us into His kingdom.
My Prayer: Lord You are so gracious and merciful...patient and forgiving. My words and my worship offering is so woefully insufficient for who You are. I am not worthy of Your love and forgiveness. I lack faith and trust in You. Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus. Help me turn from this sin. Help me be the man You intend for me.
“Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” v27
The Canaanite woman pleads with Jesus for the healing of her daughter yet, it seems this is insufficient for Jesus.
The woman challenges Jesus statement that "[i]t is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” Her response seems to be in contrast with Jesus' teachings in verse 24 "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” Yet Jesus knows that ultimately He will empower Peter and all His disciples to reach all the lost regardless of faith or origin - Jews and Gentiles everywhere. Jesus is for all of us, regardless of who we are, where we are, and what we have done. If we humbly come to Him and invite Him into our heart, He will take us into His kingdom.
My Prayer: Lord You are so gracious and merciful...patient and forgiving. My words and my worship offering is so woefully insufficient for who You are. I am not worthy of Your love and forgiveness. I lack faith and trust in You. Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus. Help me turn from this sin. Help me be the man You intend for me.
