‘Woman, you have great faith. Let your wish be granted.’ And from that moment her daughter was well again.
Mt.15:28
Starting with ignoring her, then apparently insulting her, Jesus makes it hard for the Canaanite woman. What finally moves Jesus' hand and brings forth a miracle is what always moves him. Great faith.
Books have been written about what happened in this story. Was Jesus' mind changed by the woman's persistence? The gospel according to Mike says no.
Jesus knew great faith was within the woman. He wanted to draw that beautiful faith out of her. Why? To demonstrate once again what constitutes the rich soil from which miracles spring. Great faith.
Yes Lord, I believe. Help me in my unbelief.
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