The unnamed woman is passionately doing the hard work of advocacy. When Jesus snaps, she responds with empathy; seeing this situation from Jesus’ perspective. She picks up the rubber band of Jesus' humanity, ties a knot in it, and hands it back with a smile and a witty retort. And Jesus' whole world expands.
The Reverend Krystal Leedy preaches from Mark 7:24-37, Sunday, September 9, 2018.