Sometimes, we need to be given a hard knock or a good shock to awaken and strengthen our faith. When we are given things so easily, we may become complacent or take things for granted, and think that anything and everything would be given to us on a silver platter.
Today's Gospel gives us a classic example of having one's resolve tested. Jesus appeared to be insulting to the pagan woman. But if we read closely, he is actually testing the woman to see how serious she was in having her daughter cured. This woman responded to Jesus' so called "insult" with wit and
faith -- "even the dogs eat the crumbs". Because of this, Jesus praised the woman for her faith and for her love. She made the misery of her child
her own and she was willing to suffer insult in order to obtain healing
for her daughter, and while doing so, she showed her indomitable persistence. As a result, Jesus gave her what she wanted.
What about us? When we do not get our prayers or demands answered, are we able to be persistent and patient like the pagan woman? Let us not be so easily discouraged when the Lord tests us as He does so to help us grow even stronger in faith.
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