Crumbs

Mk. 7:28-29

But she answered, Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs. And He said to her, for this statement yo may go your way; the demon has left your daughter.

As Jesus was leaving the region of Tyre and Sidon, He entered a house privately hoping to be unknown. Yet that attempt was foiled. In fact, immediately a Syrophoenician woman fell down at His feet to unburden her heart about her daughter who had an unclean spirit. Even though she was a Gentile, she begged Jesus to deliver her daughter from the demon. Jesus responded, Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs. Even though this statement seems obscure, she understood. She knew that she was not a Jew and was considered a dog, but that didn't matter to her. She went on to say that even the dogs under the children's table eat their crumbs. What humility! She was not offended at being considered a dog, and she was willing to take only a crumb. What faith to think that a crumb of Jesus' power could deliver her daughter! Jesus acknowledged her faith and sent her home to find her daughter healed. What a contrast to many of the Jews who wouldn't believe any of the claims of Jesus and who wanted him dead!

Father,
Increase my faith so that I trust in You completely. Make me value the crumbs and the passing touches as a means to keep constantly connected with You.
In Jesus name,
Amen