Matthew 15
A Canaanite woman pleads with Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter, yet Jesus ignores her plea initially and the disciples urge Him to move on. Her pleas continue to the point of getting on her knees and debating with Jesus (see also Matthew Henry Commentary), and He agrees to heal her daughter - seeing the faith she has and the desire she has for Him and His healing powers.
God wants us to be desperate for Him, and for us to have a contrite heart - see also verses here. We should acknowledge that we all sin and are in need of a Savior.
David had a contrite heart:
“Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” v27
A Canaanite woman pleads with Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter, yet Jesus ignores her plea initially and the disciples urge Him to move on. Her pleas continue to the point of getting on her knees and debating with Jesus (see also Matthew Henry Commentary), and He agrees to heal her daughter - seeing the faith she has and the desire she has for Him and His healing powers.
God wants us to be desperate for Him, and for us to have a contrite heart - see also verses here. We should acknowledge that we all sin and are in need of a Savior.
David had a contrite heart:
When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.”
And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Psalm 32:3-5
And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Psalm 32:3-5
Bottom line: Jesus wants us exactly where we are - desperate, humble, angry, etc. We can debate with Him, etc. We must however acknowledge who God is and remain in reverent fear of Him..
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are Lord of All, King of Kings, and You reign over the heavens and the earth - and You are my God. You adopted me and died for me. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such a God. I am selfish, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
