There really is no shortcut to faith like that of the Canaanite woman. There is only going off-road with Jesus, together with all the twists and turns that life under His cross entails. It may be the surprise of sickness, or demonized daughters, or silence, or a harsh “no”, or being humbled. It may mean waiting patiently for the resurrection while feeling like a dog most of the time.
To the world’s way of looking at things, life under the cross of Jesus can be a dog’s life, but the crumbs that fall from that table are rich indeed – His Body and Blood giving you forgiveness, life, and salvation.
