Matthew 15:21-23, NKJV
When last have you had a need that was so pressing that it caused you to cry out in desperation to the Lord? In this passage an unnamed woman from Canaan of the coasts of Tyre and Sidon met Jesus as He entered there. She cried out in desperation to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed” (vv.21-22). She was a Gentile and an unselfish mother of faith, who was bold enough to pray to Jesus, making intercession for her daughter.
She first asked the Lord to “Have mercy on me.” She had no relationship with Jesus, but she had faith in the God of Israel. She believed Jesus could deliver her child from the misery of being demon-possessed; this would also take away the suffering she bore with her child. She called Jesus “Son of David.” Apparently, she had heard that He was the Messiah and had the power to heal.
In v.23 Jesus seemed to ignore her, and His disciples showed no compassion to her. Jesus did not say a word in response to her request, and His disciples came, urging Him to send her away because she cried out after them. Sometimes, we, as children of God, today are just like the disciples were then. We show no compassion on others, especially those we determine don’t have the right to call on the Lord. But remember, God always has a purpose.
Give God glory! Blessings to mothers everywhere.