Matthew 15:27 “She replied, ‘that’s true Lord but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their master’s table’” ( NLT)
Our dog Benny loved when my mother would come to visit. He was guaranteed lots of crumbs, scraps, and a few secret hand offs under the table when he sat at her feet at meals. He loved her as much as I did!
In Matthew 15, Jesus comes across a woman from Canaan that begs Him to heal her daughter miserably tormented by a demonic spirit. His response, nothing. She continued to cry out. His disciples’ response, send her away, she’s annoying! His response, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” She continued to cry out and knelt before Him begging for help. His response, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” What? Her response, “That’s true Lord but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their master’s table”. What? What? Jesus’ response, “O woman, your faith is great! Let it be done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. This same scenario would probably not play out the same way in today’s society.
Unfortunately, there are so many believers that still see themselves as “dogs” waiting for a “crumb” from Jesus. Just a little healing. Just a little touch from God. Just enough to get by. No! You’re not UNDER the table, you’re seated with Christ AT the table. You are accepted in the beloved (Eph. 1:6). You are a child of God and joint heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17). Rise up and receive!
