Have you ever begged for something? Have you been desperate enough to set your pride aside to ask a stranger to help? Have you been without hope, only to find a glimmer of it from an unexpected source?
I suspect most of us have no inclination to beg. Our pride tells us to work for it ourselves, to provide for our own needs. Most of us are not looking for handouts, least of which from a stranger. No, we may be willing to die rather than beg.
That is our mindset until it becomes a life and death decision for our child. A woman came to Jesus because her daughter was being tormented by a demon. She feared for the life of her child. She saw no one who could help her…other than Jesus. So, she went to Him and asked for the crumbs from the table.
We do not talk much about demons these days. We explain away potential demonic activity with science and theories. Still, we experience life threatening health issues. Whether demonic or science, we may find there is nowhere to turn for help. We may find ourselves without hope.
Jesus provides us with the hope we need. He still performs miracles. He may not perform a miracle for us. He decides when to do so. But He still gives us hope. There is hope of salvation. There is hope of eternal life spent with Him. There is hope for our children, our community, and our world.
I pray we all turn to Jesus for our hope. I pray we accept the hope He provides. I pray each one of us trust in the hope and salvation only Jesus can give us. Turn to Jesus in all situations. Set aside your pride. Believe Jesus still performs miracles. Put your hope in Him. Trust Him for your salvation.
Matthew 15:28 Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.
Marty Pressey 