THE CRY OF THE NEEDY
Matthew 15:21-23
“Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from the region and cried unto Him, saying, ‘Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely oppressed.’ And He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, ‘Send her away, for she cries after us.’ ”
It is hard to comprehend the attitude of the disciples. Here was a hurting woman who cried out for help, but the disciples turned a deaf ear to her pleas and said, “Send her away.” Was it because she was not a part of their “group?” Had they become so callous by all the suffering around them that they did not feel the pain of this woman and her daughter? This convicts me. How often do I turn away from people who are crying out for help, but who are not a part of my “group?” People are hurting and need the Savior, regardless of their economic class, race, or religion. Oh, God, give me an open ear and a tender heart to hear the cries of suffering people.
TODAY’S PRINCIPLE: Suffering people are crying out for help, hoping someone will hear them.
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Have a sensitive day. Love you.
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