A Mother’s Mission Secures God’s Grace - Nigel Tomes | Church In Toronto
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Published 2020-03-29
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She was an educated, accomplished woman from the wealthy commercial city of Tyre. Yet she faced a crisis wealth, education & status couldn’t solve—her daughter’s psycho-spiritual affliction of demon possession. In desperation this mother sought out the visiting Healer-prophet—Jesus. Another obstacle arose—her status as an ‘outsider’ with respect to the Jewish people. But, nothing could deter this mother’s mission.
Jesus’ apparent rejection was harsh, yet it contained glimmer of hope; she laid hold of his enigmatic word, perceived its deeper meaning, and used it to leverage her daughter’s deliverance. As a result, she secured God’s grace despite her undeserving position—and that’s the Gospel! Jesus commended her “great faith” (Matt. 15:28) Yes, her faith was great, but it was also “intelligent faith,” not “blind faith.”
What can we learn from this mother’s quest? A lot: The power of a mother’s love. The value of persistent prayer uttered on behalf of our loved-ones. The need to comprehend God’s Word, to recognize our status within it, and to see how God’s promises & provisions apply to us, so we can claim them for ourselves & our loved-ones. That’s “intelligent faith,” which, combined with persistent prayer, is effective in its working (James 5:16).
SONG LIST:
Another In The Fire - Hillsong
What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong
Way Maker - Leeland
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All Comments (12)
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Thank you to the CIT team for continuing with the messages despite these challenging times.
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Thanks to CIT - for good songs and music leading us into worship. Thanks to Bro. Nigel for sharing the profound message of the parable in Mark 7:24-30. It has helped understand better that with persistent and fervent prayers and asking in humility, God's grace is abundant to reach us all. So helpful in these times of crisis. Thank you!
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Thank you for another amazing online experience ❤️❤️❤️
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Thanks yes Amen.
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So thankful that we can still have church at home! <3
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you guys are a blessing. Love you CIT
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Nice
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Blessings! Very good preparation in such a short time. Thank you everyone behind the scene.
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🙌🏻🙏🏼
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Thank you Nigel for your sharing. The religous image of Jesus in the background is distracting.
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It’s sad to see that those who fell off from t ministry use wordly means to gain people. Only older generation know origins of church in Toronto that was because of brother Lee’s ministry. Brother Nigel your speaking sounds good but where is t flow of life...
