7.27.14 // Walking Through Tough Times

WALKING THROUGH TOUGH TIMES

Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope

Matthew 15:21 - Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.

Matthew 15:22 - 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."

TIMES SEEM TOUGH WHEN ... 

1. God Is Silent

Matthew 15:23 - Jesus did not answer a word.

2. God’s People Let You Down

Matthew 15:23 - So his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us."

3. God Says No

Matthew 15:24 - He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." 

Matthew 15:25 - The woman came and knelt before him. "Lord, help me!" she said. 

4. You Are Treated Like A Dog

Matthew 15:26 - He replied, "It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to their dogs."

Matthew 15:27 - "Yes, Lord," she said, "but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table." 

TOUGH TIMES LEAD TO GREAT FAITH

Matthew 15:28 - Then Jesus answered, "Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted." And her daughter was healed from that very hour.