Jesus Heals the Canaanite Woman's Daughter

 

(MATT. 15:21-28)



This week we have dealt with the topic of "Grace". If you've missed any of the blogs posted on this page, please scroll below to view them. Please pause the media player at bottom of the page in order to hear the video.

       There may have been times in our lives where it seemed as if there was no hope or help for us. We may have tried to obtain the help we needed by doing it ourselves or asking others for help in desperation. After exhausting our strength, energy,  resources and all we had to remedy our situation, it still remained. Some may have even given up. It is doing this time when we need to rely on God and His grace towards us to handle our situation.

      Obtaining things from others without a price tag attached to it is rarely done today. we may feel that nothing is free without strings attached. This was not the case during Jesus' ministry. He healed, forgave and delivered so many because of his love, mercy and grace extended to them. He is still willing to do the same for anyone today. You don't have to pay for grace! It is something you cannot buy or transfer to others...It's given by God to whomever He desires to give it to,

      As seen in the video clip, this Canaanite woman ran to Jesus because she needed healing for her possessed daughter. She took a risk by coming to Jesus because the Greeks had no dealings with the Jews. Jesus owed her nothing and she could have been denied of her request. Again, grace suspended the law when Divinity met Humanity. Jesus even told her in so many words that she didn't deserve to request healing for her daughter. She didn't let these words shake her faith in getting help for her child. Her faith moved Jesus and grace was extended to her. Her daughter was healed.

      Aren't you glad that Jesus bypasses the law, who we are, what we've done, etc., to bring us grace (God's unmerited favor)? God's favor is there to heal, help, bless and to provide as we stay in His Will.

In conclusion , may the grace of God rests continually upon you is my prayer. Join us next week for Sharing A Word to the World.