Persistence Always Wins

Matthew 15:21-28

²¹ Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. ²² A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." ²³ Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us." ²⁴ He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." ²⁵ The woman came and knelt before him. "Lord, help me!" she said. ²⁶ He replied, "It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to their dogs." ²⁷ "Yes, Lord," she said, "but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table." ²⁸ Then Jesus answered, "Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Wow! This Canaanite woman was persistent! Her race, gender, social class, cultural restrictions, or being pushed away did not keep her from pressing Jesus for a miracle. Her hour of need was so great, she was willing to do whatever it took to get the results she wanted.

In spite of the obstacles you are faced with, never give up! Even when it looks like all the odds are against you, somewhere deep within your heart lies the ability to gather the strength to overcome.

Are you willing to do whatever it takes to get the results you want? Is your need great today? Be persistent in your pursuit of what you need or want today by crying out to Jesus.

Have a great day! God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana