This Sunday of Great Lent *. Text and Commentary on the Canaanite Woman - Matthew 15:21-28* This dialogue between Jesus and the woman is especially beautiful. By appearing to be harsh, He so strengthens the womans faith that she deserves exceptional praise: Great is your faith! Our own conversation with Christ should be like that: Persevere in prayer. Persevere, even when your efforts seem barren. Prayer is always fruitfulRead St .luke 18:1-8 *. Canaanite Woman: A Gentile Woman Persists in Faith* Jesus commended the Gentile woman for her great faith, proven by her persistence, and then immediately announced that her daughter was healed. No one can rightfully say that her faith wasnt severely tested, as it seems that even Jesus tried to discourage her. But her persistent faith paid off. ... *. Canaanite Woman: Daring Doggedness** * How much happier we are when we acknowledge our littleness and unworthiness, when we recognize our status as creatures of God who gives us life, breath and every beat of our heart. All we possess is a gift of his creative love. How happy we are when we are grateful and let him know this a thousand times a day. ... *. Meditation: Canaanite Woman - Matthew 15:21-28** * Despite being ignored and rebuffed, the Canaanite woman persisted. Please, please, please! If youve ever dealt with a child who desperately wanted something, you can imagine the feeling Jesus must have had. He could heal her daughter. He knew it. She knew it. Although she was not Jewish, she had some understanding of who he was - something more than just a holy man, a gifted rabbi, or a prophet. And she would not be dissuaded from her quest to find healing for her daughter. ... **. FAITH** * The Two Kinds of Faith* There are two kinds of faith, and that they are really very different... Our natural faith is necessary and sufficiently effective to enable us to operate successfully in this natural world, but it will not qualify us for heaven. It takes a special gift of God - supernatural faith - to do that...
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