Mark 7:25-30 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet:… I. PRAYER IN ITS OPPORTUNITIES. Some are more highly favoured with opportunities of prayer than others. Many are early instructed in its nature, etc., others are destitute of such instruction: such was the ease probably with the Canaanitish woman who so urgently presented her suit to our Lord. 1. Seasons of affliction furnish opportunities for prayer. 2. The special presence of Christ, either at times of public worship, or in the influence of His Spirit in private, furnish opportunity for prayer. It was the presence of the Saviour in the immediate neighbourhood of the Canaanitish woman that induced her to come to Him. II. PRAYER IS ITS OBJECTS. 1. It ought to be personal. "Lord, help me," is the language of true prayer. 2. It ought to be intercessory. III. PRAYER IS ITS DISCOURAGEMENTS. IV. PRAYER IN ITS SUCCESS. Prayer to be successful — 1. Must be persevering. 2. Must be offered in faith. "O woman, great is thy faith." (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: |
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