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After Jesus left Jerusalem, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon.  A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to Him, crying out,

“Lord Son of David, have mercy on me!  My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.”

Jesus did not answer a word.  So His disciples came to Him and urged Him,

“Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.”

So Jesus answered the woman,

“I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.”

The woman came and knelt before Him.

 “Lord, help me!”  She said.

Jesus replied,

“It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”

“Yes, it is, Lord,” she said.  “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”

Then Jesus said to her,

“Woman, you have great faith!  Your request is granted.”

And her daughter was healed at that moment.

God, in His infinite mercy, humbled Himself and took on human form. The Father named His Son Jesus, fulfilling the divine plan of redemption. Why did Jesus come to Israel? Because of the covenant God made with Abraham—a sacred promise that through his descendants, all nations would be blessed.

By the time Jesus arrived, the prophetic voice had grown silent. No prophets remained to proclaim God’s message. So, in the fullness of time, Jesus came to earth as a Jew, born into the very nation chosen to carry the promise. Israel was under the oppressive rule of Rome, just as prophecy had foretold. The people were desperate for a Messiah—a deliverer who would rescue them from tyranny and restore their national sovereignty.

Yet, they did not expect the Messiah to come in humility. Instead of descending in majesty and power, Jesus came as a carpenter, born in a lowly manger, walking among the poor, the sick, and the outcast. This shattered their expectations. Many in Israel could not accept a Savior who lacked political clout or military strength. They longed for a king who would overthrow their enemies and break Rome’s iron grip—not one who preached love, forgiveness, and a kingdom that was not of this world.

Jesus devoted His time to healing the sick and preaching the gospel throughout Israel. Though many heard His words, not all understood His mission. The crowds often missed the deeper message of repentance and faith. At one point, Jesus traveled as far as Lebanon with His disciples—a journey with divine purpose. During this time, the Jewish people were scattered across regions due to Roman rule, and God's plan extended beyond borders.

In that region lived a Canaanite woman who had heard of Jesus and witnessed the miracles He performed. Her daughter was tormented by demons, and though she was not part of Israel, she quietly held onto hope. When the opportunity came and she saw Jesus, she cried out with desperation and faith, pleading for His mercy.

As the story in Scripture recounts, she reasoned with Jesus through tears, undeterred by cultural barriers or rejection. Her persistent belief moved Jesus. Though she was a Gentile—likely Palestinian by origin—her faith surpassed expectations. Jesus honored her request, healed her daughter, and she became a follower, transformed by grace.