Lord, help me!

Lord, help me!

" Lord, help me! " Matthew 15:25

This was the cry of the Syrophenician woman in the sharp trial of her faith, when our blessed Savior uttered words which seemed to discourage her requests on behalf of her afflicted child. It was in His heart to grant all that she desired—but for a time, He greatly tried her faith and perseverance.

Christian, are you discouraged and perplexed? Do some dark words of Scripture or some mysterious dispensation of Providence trouble you? Then follow the example of the woman of Canaan—fall at the feet of your Savior, and cry, "Lord, help me!"

He is pitiful and full of compassion; and though, to sight and sense, He may seem to be dealing severely with you, and all things may appear to be against you—it is not really so, but it is far otherwise—

"Behind a frowning providence
  He hides a smiling face!"

In your trouble and conflict, only trust Him! Deliverance is at hand—soon He will show you His mercy, and enable you to rejoice in His love.

The woman of Canaan's earnest cry for help was, in the end, changed into the voice of praise and gladness. "Be it unto you," said Jesus to her, "as you will! And her daughter wag made whole from that very hour."

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