FROM CRUMBS TO A SEAT AT THE TABLE

 

FROM CRUMBS TO A SEAT AT THE TABLE

Jesus is God but still human,

I’ll go to a quiet village, he thought.

He went to the Gentile city of Tyre,

Where He hoped He wouldn’t be sought.

His presence could not stay a secret;

A Greek woman fell at His feet.

Her little girl was demon possessed,

At Christ’s table the mom had no seat.

She had heard many truths about Jesus,

And believed every wonder she heard.

She knew He could heal her daughter;

Her faith was shown with each word.

Tho’ Jesus spoke in symbols;

She understood just what He said.

"Let my people eat all they want;

For, I AM their bread."

Christ continued, "It isn’t right,

To take God’s children’s bread,

And toss it to ones not family,"

Tho' a bounty for them lie ahead.

The mother said with certainty.

"Even the puppies under the table,

Can eat the children’s crumbs."

Tho' Gentiles at the time were unable.

Then Jesus turned and said to her,

You may go for such a reply.

The demon has left your daughter.

Such faith I cannot deny.

Jesus honored her when He said:

There’s no longer a demon to fear.

She found her daughter lying in bed;

And the acceptance of Gentiles was near.

They no longer had to live off the crumbs;

Christ had welcomed them into the fold.

They could now dine at the Hebrews’ table,

As prophecy long ago foretold.

Becky Wall