[Discoveries] 05-23-08 The silence of Jesus -- Matthew 15:23

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*Jesus did not answer a word. -- Matthew 15:23*/

This is where some of us are. We cry out to Jesus, "Lord, Son of David, 
have mercy on me!" And what is Jesus' answer? Nothing. Nada. Not a word.

Soon after, the ever-helpful disciples come along and suggest that the 
woman in this story be tossed into the scrap heap so the great ship of 
their comfort can sail forward on a clear sea.

Again, some of us have been there. Laugh with me.

What is going on? Why doesn't Jesus answer? And when He does, why does 
He appear to push her aside?

Read the rest of the story. It's clear that Jesus was setting her up for 
more than just a miracle. He had bigger plans for her. He was drawing 
out her expression of faith so that it could be recorded and never 
forgotten. Twenty centuries later, it comes into our hands and whispers 
an encouraging word into our ears:

"Go ahead. Ask the Lord for the impossible. Dare to believe. Dare to 
dream. Dare to receive."

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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