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Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. 26 The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. 27 “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 28 “Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” 29 Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.” 30 She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon was gone.
REFERENCES: JOHN 1:14; JEREMIAH 29:13; PROVERBS 8:17; PSALM 55:22, 105:4; ISAIAH 55:6; PHILIPPIANS 4:6; 1 JOHN 2:1; MATTHEW 15:28; HEBREWS 11:6; LUKE 11:5
Have you ever been at a point when you felt you were literally at the end of your rope? All the pressures of life, from finances and jobs to relationships and family, can be so heavy that they bring us to what feels like a breaking point. Maybe you have a personal need, or perhaps you’re carrying the burden of someone else. In that place of desperation, we often turn from one direction to the next searching for something firm we can hold onto, or someone strong and steady that we can trust to bring the answers. This is where the Syrophoenician woman found herself as she threw herself at the feet of Jesus on behalf of her daughter. Many times we find ourselves disappointed in our moment of need, as we search through our phones for someone to talk to, because not one person seems to be available. But we have a Heavenly Father who will never miss the call. He is never too busy and will never turn a blind eye. In fact, he shows himself strong in our weakness. It is up to us to turn our hearts toward him and present our requests. And as we honor him with our faith, he honors us with his faithfulness.
Take your shot, now is the time to seek him!
The Syrophoenician woman came to advocate for her daughter, and found that she had encountered THE advocate. Likewise, when we take our dilemmas to Jesus, he takes our case to God and pleads on our behalf.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests. —Philippians 4:6
The Syrophoenician woman was not afraid to approach Jesus. Nor was she afraid to return home when Jesus responded to her request, then told her to go. When she got home she found her miracle. God honors us when we have the audacity to confidently believe in what we cannot see.
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. —Hebrews 11:6
There’s no request that God will not hear. No desperation too big. He’s never in vacation mode. Even when he set himself apart to rest, he did not deny the Syrophoenician woman a conversation, he answered her petition and honored her faith. We too can come into the presence of God and ask for what we need. We don’t have to act like everything is OK. We can be honest in his presence. If we seek him, we will find him. If we petition him, he will reply. When we believe, our faith is honored. Cry out in faith, you will not be denied.
Seek Jesus earnestly and don’t give up! Jesus is there to answer your prayers, so be persistent with your requests and believe they will be answered.
If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.
Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.
We would love to come around you for the following life events:
+ Marriages
+ Births
+ Deaths
+ Hospitalizations/Illness
Please submit a request at vouschurch.com/requestcare
This Sunday, September 28th, VOUS is celebrating its 10 year anniversary!! Anniversary Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate God’s faithfulness over the last 10 years of VOUS. Come and celebrate at any of our locations and services happening all day Sunday!
Step into the VOUS College experience for a day designed just for you. This is a moment for you to get a firsthand look at what it’s like to be a VOUS College student. Meet our staff, connect with current students, explore ministry tracks, and discover how VOUS College can be the place where you grow in your calling and step into your future.
To register for Preview Day, click here
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens
When: Thursday, October 9th
Time: 12:00PM-3:00PM
Address: 17801 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
VOUS Design District
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
