Encouragement in Christ JESUS our KING
" But Jesus answered not a word." —Matthew 15:23 [KJV] What! not a word from the compassionate Saviour, Who is touched with a feeling of our infirmities? is He deaf to the cries, and dumb to the intreaties of a distressed, sorrowful heart? No; love in the heart has always an open ear to complaints, a ready tongue to speak comfort, and a kind hand to relieve. But love afflicts, to bring His children to Him, and to make them call upon Him: He forbears to answer, that they may be the more importunate. God's delays prove faith's vigor, make love cling closer, prayer more fervent, and patience shine brighter. So the graces of God's children are drawn forth into lively exercise, and are made manifest that they are wrought by God. Perseverance obtains the blessing in due time. Jesus honors and applauds the grace of His beloved members with, 'O man, O woman, great is thy faith!' Christ knew what work He had wrought in this poor humble, supplicant's heart,