Commentary
“Great is Your Faith”
Last week (19th
Sunday), Jesus walked on the water and calmed the storm. But at first, the disciples were “terrified”
and “cried out in fear.” They quickly
forgot that it was Jesus who “made them get into the boat” and cross the sea. Peter doubted even when he asked and Jesus
told him to come, walking on the water.
The disciples could recognize
Jesus as “the Son of God” only after they had seen his power.
Today, a gentile, the Canaanite
woman, recognizes and professes Jesus as “Lord” and “Son of David.”
Unlike the disciples, she has
faith in Jesus and professes it even before Jesus heals her daughter. She does not need or demand the Son of David
to respond to her request as a condition of her faith. Acknowledging him as Lord, and knowing who
she is, she could beg him, “Have pity on me.” Then again, “Lord, help me,” after having done
him homage.
Thus, Jesus commends, “O woman,
great is your faith!”
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