We end up in places where we feel like we don’t belong. It could be a new job, a new neighborhood, or a tough time in life. In these times, we often feel lost and want someone to guide us and make us feel better.
In today’s story, Jesus and His friends went to a place where most people did not believe in God. Jesus’ friends did not know much about the people there, so they might have felt strange. While they were there, they met a woman. Her daughter was very sick because of a bad spirit.
Jesus said something that was hard to understand at first. He told her that He was sent to help the Jewish people first, so it looked like He wasn’t going to help her. But she showed how much she believed in Him by what she said back to Him. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table” (Matthew 15:27, NIV). A mom believed a Jesus help could make her child better. Jesus saw her strong belief and made her child well right away.
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This story teaches us an important lesson about believing in God and seeing Him in our lives. Sometimes, seeing what God does is not about talking about Him; it’s about noticing where He is already working.
“Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.” – Matthew 15:27
Where do you see God moving and making people believe more, wonder, and hope? Maybe it’s in the nice things strangers do, in the quiet times when you think alone, or in the strength of someone going through tough times. God is often there before we notice, gently working inside the people around us.
Prayer:
Dear God, help us see where you are working today and around us. Help us do good things with your help. Amen.
Let’s hope that, like the woman looking for tiny pieces of good things, the smallest signs of God being close can change our lives and the lives of people around us.
Welcome to a special place where we think about God as the day ends. We believe every evening is a chance to think about our day and be thankful. Our goal is to give you a calm place to feel close to God.
At Sacred Evenings, we are a group of people who love to share the beauty of quiet moments with God. We have stories, devotional, short prayers, and thoughts that help you think about God. We want you to feel the magic of every evening.
Our journey is based on the Bible verse, “Be still, and know that I am God…” (Psalm 46:10). We invite you to stop, breathe, and find God as the day ends. When the sun goes down and it gets quiet, we believe these evenings are a gift. They remind us of God’s love and invite us to be closer to Him.
Join us on this journey of faith and thinking deeply. Whether you need help, comfort, or a quiet moment, you are welcome here. Let’s enjoy these special evenings together, as we get closer to God and each other.