Mother’s Day Devotions 4

Today I want to tell you about a mama who didn’t grow up in church, didn’t know the Scriptures, and wasn’t part of God’s chosen people. She was a Canaanite woman — a Gentile — someone the Jewish people often looked down on. But she loved her child, and that love pushed her straight into the arms of Jesus. This mama lived near Tyre and Sidon, a place filled with idols and pagan worship. But even in that dark place, she had heard whispers about a Jewish teacher named Jesus — a man who healed the sick, cast out demons, and showed compassion to the broken. And she needed Him. Her daughter was tormented by a demon. Not just sick — tormented. Imagine the sleepless nights, the fear, the helplessness. Imagine watching your child suffer and not being able to fix it. This mama was desperate. So, when she heard Jesus was nearby, she ran to Him. She didn’t care that she was a Gentile. She didn’t care that the disciples were staring. She didn’t care that she wasn’t “supposed” to approach a Jewish rabbi. She cried out, ‘Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly!’ But Jesus didn’t answer her. Not a word.

Silence

Have you ever been there? Prayed and prayed but SILENCE! What did you do? This mama did not give up. The disciples grew annoyed. ‘Send her away,’ they said. ‘She keeps crying after us.’ Still she stayed. Still she cried out. Finally Jesus spoke: ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.’ Most people would have walked away. But not this mama. She fell to her knees and worshipped Him. Then said, ‘Lord, help me.’ Then Jesus said something that sounds harsh to our ears: ‘It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.’ He wasn’t insulting her — He was testing the depth of her faith, drawing out what was already inside her. He spoke the words the disciples and other “chosen” people around were thinking. A lesson was coming. She answered with humility and brilliance: ‘Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.’ What faith. What courage. What persistence. Jesus’ face must have softened. His heart moved. And He said, ‘Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.’ And at that very moment — miles away — her daughter was healed! This mama didn’t have the right background. She didn’t have the right heritage. She didn’t have the right theology. But she had the right heart — a heart that believed Jesus was enough. She had persistent faith –faith that moves mountains. And she did not let anything, or anyone stop her from getting help for her daughter.

1. Spiritual motherhood is fueled by fierce, persistent love.

This mama refused to give up. She fought for her child in prayer, even when heaven seemed silent.

2. Faith is not about where you come from — it’s about Who you run to.

She was an outsider, but Jesus welcomed her faith. God honors women who seek Him, no matter their past, heritage, up bringing, or status.

3. Sometimes God’s silence is not rejection — it’s invitation.

Jesus’ quietness drew her closer. When God seems silent, spiritual moms press in, not pull away. Worship Him in the silence.

4. Humility opens doors pride can’t.

She didn’t argue. She didn’t demand. She simply believed that even a crumb of Jesus’ power was enough. In today’s world everything is offensive. Jesus said choose not to be offended. Just press On.

5. A mother’s prayer can break spiritual chains.

Her daughter was healed instantly — not because of the child’s faith, but because of the mother’s.

6. Spiritual moms intercede for those who cannot fight for themselves.

Whether it’s a child, a friend, or a younger woman in the faith, spiritual mothers stand in the gap and make up the hedge. Yor prayers might be the difference in torment and healing! Do Not Give Up!

There is a BALM for every Daughter