“Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”

Mark 7:28

Never-mind the fact that the Jews were God’s chosen people, this Gentile woman was willing to count herself of no reputation. Her answer touched the Lord’s heart, for that’s exactly what he himself had done. Her humility was rewarded when he freed her daughter from Satan’s power.

Daily Reading: 1 Kings 18:1-21

Bible in One Year: Mark 5 1-20; 2 Samuel 13; Daniel 7