But He Answered Her Not A Word

MARCH 18

But He answered her not a word.

But he answered her not a word. And his disciples

came and besought him, saying, Send her away;

for she crieth after us.   Matthew 15:23

Delays are not denials. Jesus delayed to answer, but He did not deny her request. He hath said, “Ask, and it shall be given you. Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, He will give it to you.”

Heaven and earth may pass away, but His word must stand for ever.

He delays the answer to try our faith, patience, and perseverance; but when He sends the blessing He proves His faithfulness, pity, and love.

Be not discouraged though your prayers remain unanswered for a time; it will not always be so.

This poor woman had to wait, though her case was very trying, and her request very urgent; but at last Jesus commended her faith publicly, and dismissed her with, “Be it unto thee even as thou wilt.”

Prayer will prevail, if it is the prayer of faith.

Pray on, then, and do not faint.

Say as Jacob on the plains of Peniel, “I will not let thee go except thou bless me.”

Plead with Him; be importunate; wait His time; be willing to receive in His own way; be concerned that He should be glorified in giving to you, or doing for you; and you cannot fail.

His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting, upon them that fear Him.

Wait for His seasonable aid,

And though it tarry, wait;

The promise may be long delay’d

But cannot come too late.

James Smith