What can we learn from the woman's humility in Matthew 15:25? The Moment of Kneeling “ The woman came and knelt before Him. ‘Lord, help me!’ she said.” (Matthew 15:25) Visible Marks of Humility • She bows—placing herself physically lower than Jesus, acknowledging His superiority. • She addresses Him as “Lord,” surrendering authority and control. • Her request is concise: “Help me.” No bargaining, no self-justification, only dependence. • She persists despite prior silence (v. 23) and a seeming rebuff (v. 24), proving she sees herself as undeserving yet hopeful in mercy. Lessons for Daily Discipleship • Approach Jesus as Master, not consultant. Humility begins by recognizing His rightful rule (Psalm 99:5). • Keep prayers simple and sincere; God values the heart over eloquence (Ecclesiastes 5:2). • Refuse offense when answers delay; humility waits rather than accuses (Habakkuk 2:3). • Own unworthiness yet cling to grace—faith and humility are inseparable (Ephesians 2:8-9). Scriptural Echoes • “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6) • “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart.” (Psalm 51:17) • The tax collector’s cry, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner,” went home justified (Luke 18:13-14). • “Clothe yourselves with humility… that He may exalt you in due time.” (1 Peter 5:5-6) A Model to Imitate • Kneel—physically or in heart—before opening your lips. • Name Him “Lord” before naming your need. • Speak honestly, briefly, and trust His response. • Persist in petition without presuming on entitlement. Jesus honored her faith (Matthew 15:28). The same Lord still lifts the humble today. |
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