It is the nature of water to seek the lowest place; it is the nature of grace to flow down into humble trusting hearts.

"Jesus answered, "It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs." She said, Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table." Mat 15:26-27 ESV

Lord, there is so much to learn from what you abruptly said to the Canaanite women and what she humbly replied to You. Grace is not only undeserved, You are not obligated to show it. This makes me appreciate it more. Faith not only impresses You, You find it irresistible. And, things are not always as they appear and you sometimes appear harsh if only to provoke greater faith from us. 4/17/2010 Conversations Within ts