The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Matthew 15:22-28, “And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed.’
23 But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, “Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us.”
24 But He answered and said, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
25 But she came and began to bow down before Him, saying, “Lord, help me!”
26 And He answered and said, “It is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.”
27 But she said, “Yes, Lord; but even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”
28 Then Jesus said to her, “O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed at once.

Subsequent to the landing of Noah’s Ark, Noah became drunk on wine, resulting in an exposure of nakedness, while sleeping in his tent. His son, Ham, who witnessed it, subsequently had a son, whose name was Canaan. The woman, who is here begging Jesus to heal her daughter, was a descendent of Noah’s grandson, Canaan.

Whether Jesus’ disciples were aware of the woman’s ancestry, we are not told. Obviously, however, they were more interested in protecting Jesus from the crowd than in caring for the needs of the little girl. I’m afraid we’re often like that. But, the mother possessed a steadfast concern for her little girl. God bless Christian mothers!

Jesus was steadfast in His position, too –perhaps as a test of the mother’s faith. He was thoroughly able to heal the girl; and in the end, Jesus healed the girl, as her mother exhibited steadfast faith.

There’s an old hymn Christians used to sing in church. We may
have outlived the song, but we will never outlive it’s message:
Faith Is The Victory! “Oh, glorious victory, that overcomes the
world.”

So much could be said about victories that come through faith. Are you not getting answers to your prayers? Please, just keep on believing! Christ is the answer and faith is the key to unlocking the door of His presence.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom