Speaking Truth to Power

I always take special notice when Jesus speaks truth to power. It's a hard thing to do, and he does it consistently and wisely throughout his ministry--to his family, his neighbors, to scholars, to religious and political leaders. The world needs more folks who know how to do that.

But in this passage about a Gentile woman with the troubled daughter, Jesus is the power being spoken to. He has the power to heal, but it's not in his job description. However, it is in this mother's job description to intercede...and to intercede.

And what happens? Jesus makes a very significant exception--because this Gentile has both compassion and chutzpah.

Because of what she is able to do, what almost didn't happen does happen, and the world, in small ways and large, is changed.