Today I was at the 1:30 Mass at the Catholic Church that I attend, and the Sermon was related to this Gentile woman. She knew that Jesus would be walking by and she decided to wait for him. When she saw him she started to yell, "Son of David have pity on me!"
Jesus' disciples got to him in the multitude and advised him to do something about this nagging woman. She wasn't exactly nagging Jesus. She wanted him to heal her daughter who was demon-possessed. When she finally reached Jesus and laid at his feet, Jesus responded to her. After an exchange of words between them, Jesus found great faith in her and conceded the healing for her daughter.
People are forever in conflict with God and Jesus over this incredible word called FAITH! Many find it difficult to understand how faith works because they lack understanding of Scripture. If you read the Bible you will come to an understanding of how faith worked for millions of people. Two main figures in the Old Testament were Abraham and Moses. And they could have never done what they did without faith.
Jesus talks about faith many times in the New Testament. I apply faith when I request a healing for people whose names I take to the Adoration Chapel at my Catholic Church, and I ask Jesus. Just like the Gentile woman in the story, I too go in faith and present my case.
Whatever it is that you want to discuss with Jesus, do it in faith that he is listening to you. If Jesus isn't who you pray to, then go to God.
***Please note that I pray for people, and normally in extreme cases of illness. Should you have a strong need for my urgent prayer intercession, I would like to take your case to Jesus Christ. You have my email, so please feel free to reach me.
I also read the Bible with people on the internet via Skype. I can let you read it and I will listen and interpret passages for you.
Tony McCleary
tonymcclr@gmail.com
http://prayer-be-strong.blogspot.com
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