Mt 15:21-28

 We learned this morning that there are number of women we can use as examples on Mother’s day ◦ Jochebed: the protective mother ◦ Hannah: the supportive mother ◦ Eunice: the instructive mother ◦ Mary: the loyal mother ◦ The worthy woman: Prov 31:10-31  This evening I would like to take a quick look at a relatively unknown mother ◦ A mother of great faith ◦ A mother who received a reward for her faith

 There are many troubled mothers in the world today  Some things revealed about this mother ◦ She was a Canaanite, a Syro-Phonecian by birth (Mk 7:26) ◦ She was a Greek by language and culture (Mk 7:26)

 Her greatest problem was her daughter ◦ She may have had other issues in her life, but this seemed small by comparison ◦ Her daughter was “severely demon-possessed” (Mt 15:22) ◦ We understand today that to the normal parent all other problems become very small when their children are at stake

 Thoughts on “Severely demon-possessed” ◦ One of the most distressing things a mother will go through is watching the devil attack her children ◦ This mother teaches us the importance of seeking Jesus for protection from Satan’s attacks on our family members

 The first thing we need to make mention of is she came straight to Jesus with her problem ◦ Blessed today are the mothers who recognize the need to do this same thing  It is clear from her actions that this mother believes everything about Jesus ◦ She believed he was the promised Son of David (v22) ◦ She believed in He was worthy to be worshipped (v25) ◦ She believed in His ability to help her daughter (v25) ◦ She believed Christ would giver her what she desired (v28)

 She experiences difficulty with getting her answer ◦ Jesus did not answer at first (v23) ◦ The disciples wanted her sent away (v23)  She remains persistent despite these discouraging circumstances ◦ She comes before Christ and worships Him (v25) ◦ She asks of Him once again, “Lord, help me” (v25) ◦ When Christ gives her answer she is not looking for, she remains persistent (v26-27)

 “Great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire” and her daughter was healed that hour  “Great is your faith!” ◦ Much better than hearing “Great is your beauty” ◦ Much better than hearing “Great is you professional success” ◦ Much better than hearing “Great is thy influence”  It is a mother’s great faith today that will help her receive gifts from the Lord Jesus Christ

 Mothers should come to Christ in faith with problems about their children  The world will be a much better place if we have more mothers of “Great faith”