Crumb Snatcher

Matthew 15:27

And she said, “Yes Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters table.

Every little bit helps. I never will forget growing up, my mother said, "Never despise what people give you. Even if you don’t like it say thank you and be appreciative.” That has taken me a long way in life. You don’t always get what you want but thank God you have what you need.

There was a woman in Jesus' day who was an outsider, she was a Canaanite. Her daughter was possessed by demons and she was following after Jesus asking for help but he ignored her at first. Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt like God ignored you? This woman kept on asking until it got on the disciples nerves and they started asking Jesus to do something. Sometimes to get a prayer through, you need other people praying for you.

Jesus finally acknowledged the woman but it seemed like an insult. He said, “I have come for the lost sheep of Israel.” But then the woman started worshiping Jesus, and said, “Lord help me!” Sometimes when you don’t seem like you are getting what you need, you ought to go into worship because you know who he is and what he’s capable of.

Then Jesus said, “It’s not good to throw the children’s bread to the dogs.” Jesus referenced those not under the covenant with the God of Israel as “little dogs.” He called them house pets and said he can’t give the Children’s bread to the little dogs. But the woman was desperate and wanted to help her daughter and she said, “But even the little dogs get the crumbs from the table.”

I have a little dog named Coco who is like a family member. Whenever we eat, she sits under the table staring up at us patiently. I asked Rhonda, “Why is she staring at us?” She replied, “She’s waiting for the crumbs to fall." She’s a crumb snatcher! If you can get enough crumbs you can get a meal. Every now and then you ought to be so desperate for what you need that you start snatching crumbs!
Jesus said, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed that hour.

In order to be a crumb snatcher and get what you need you have to:

1. You have to be persistent.
2. You have to be Prayerful. Pray without ceasing.
3. You can’t be too prideful. Don’t be too proud to get crumbs, take what people give you and be appreciative.
4. You have to give him the Praise for the crumbs.

Dear God thank you for my crumbs. You have given me my hearts desire. You provided and healed my family for that I am grateful to be a crumb snatcher. Thank you for hearing my cry.

In Jesus Name.

Amen.