Devotion:
Read Mark 7:24-30.
This can be a very disturbing story for those who have come to know Jesus. His rebuke of the woman in the story does not sound like the Jesus we have come to know in the rest of the story about him. There is much to learn about what is actually going on in this verbal exchange and we will look at that in the sermon during worship this morning.
For now, I want to celebrate the love and courage of this woman! She is a mother who loves her daughter so much that she is willing to do whatever it takes to find healing for her. She has heard about Jesus’ power to heal and though she is a Gentile, she goes to him seeking help for her daughter. When he lets her know that he is focused elsewhere at this time, she offers an argument that is compelling. Jesus welcomes her courage and her quick-witted intelligence. Notice that he grants the healing because she “won the argument” (v. 29).
This exchange is another example of the Biblical teaching that God wants to be in relationship with us and is willing to listen and be in conversation with us. Let this woman inspire you to tell God what you think!
Personal Worship Option:
Is there anything that you “really think” that you are afraid to say to God? Why?
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