She was a woman, a Gentile, a Canaanite, and the disciples were against her. It didn’t look like she stood much of a chance in that ancient world. This lady carried tremendous burdens. She mouthed one word that changed her whole discouraging situation and that word was “mercy.” She cried out to Jesus for mercy. She worshiped Him and the gospel records that she had great faith… not bad for a pagan. There weren’t many of Abraham’s descendants doing that. The account is found in Matthew 15.
Matthew 15
22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.”
25 Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!”
28 Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
Sometimes the cruel things of life drive us to the feet of Jesus if we have faith.
Think about it.
Gary