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Would God be overjoyed to let it be as I will?

When Crumbs Will Do

Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as though wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

Matthew 15:28

Reading:

Matthew 15:21-31

“Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me” (Matthew 15:25).

How faithful and watchful am I as a parent? (Or as a child, for that matter!)

Do the cries of others push me across the wrong threshold?

Will I give up in the face of divine silence?

Is my faith (or hope) driven by a sense of entitlement (“God owes me….”)?

Would God be overjoyed to let it be as I will?

What do I do with my issues, challenges, problems, woes, and troubles?

Does God get enough glory from me?

Photo of dog with this saying from Matthew 15:27 -- 'Yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall']
from Matthew 15:27

I Must Tell Jesus

And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.

Matthew 14:12

Reading:

Matthew 14:1-12

This morning (as I usually do Monday mornings) I read the Scripture text that goes with the coming Sunday School lesson (as prepared by Christian Light Publications).

Here are some of my initial questions:

  1. If God sent me to confront someone about sin, what would stop me?
  2. Am I still faithful to my various vows and solemn promises?
  3. Should I try to free myself from any rash promises I may have made?
  4. Where does Jesus fit in my sorrow, turmoil, distress, and/or confusion?

I have been particularly blessed by reading the last five words in this passage. (They are in the green box above and in the wallpaper below.)

[The Scriptures say in Matthew 14:12 -- And went and told Jesus]
from Matthew 14:12