24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. 26The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.
28 “Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”
29 Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.”
30 She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone. (NIV)
24-26 From there Jesus set out for the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house there where he didn’t think he would be found, but he couldn’t escape notice. He was barely inside when a woman who had a disturbed daughter heard where he was. She came and knelt at his feet, begging for help. The woman was Greek, Syro-Phoenician by birth. She asked him to cure her daughter.
27 He said, “Stand in line and take your turn. The children get fed first. If there’s any left over, the dogs get it.”
28 She said, “Of course, Master. But don’t dogs under the table get scraps dropped by the children?”
29-30 Jesus was impressed. “You’re right! On your way! Your daughter is no longer disturbed. The demonic affliction is gone.” She went home and found her daughter relaxed on the bed, the torment gone for good. (Message)
A Greek Syro-Phoenician's daughter was possessed by a demon and sick. This woman once noticed that Jesus was there, her faith in Jesus' power and mercy pushed her to come forward to Jesus to ask for healing. Jesus' reply turned her down at first but her faith kept her pleading for Jesus' mercy with her deep humility, knowing that only Jesus was God and all other means of help was useless ultimately. Her faith even impressed Jesus to praise her faith though she was a Gentile and to immediately promise her seeking for her daughter's healing. The essence of faith is the same for all people, no matter what our background or circumstances maybe. Jesus sees through people's faith in our inner souls.
My Master Jesus, let me come freely to You with a simple faith like this Phoenician woman. Seek for Your help without delay. You know and discern our heart, and You also honor our faith in trusting You. You are the God of mercy and You are the God who is always ready to help those who pray to You with honesty and simply trust.
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