Great Faith
The Syrophoenician woman (a Gentile) was one of a few people Yeshua told they had great faith. In Matthew 15:22, she came out and began to cry out, saying, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed.” She was aware that Yeshua had come into her region. People of great faith are attentive and sensitive to the Lord’ Pre
sence, and come to Him. Matthew 15:23 says: He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, “Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us.”
Instead of sending her away, Yeshua answered and said, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” She humbled herself before Him and continued to ask Him for help. Great faith is persistent. And He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.” (See Matthew 15:24-27) She continued to plead her case and did not get offended. May we too have great faith to humbly approach the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” —Matthew 7:7 (NLT)
