We are officially on the down hill slope of our camping trip with Jesus, and with that the temperature is rising not just of resistance to the King but also some
acceptance too!
Meta: FAITH is the common denominator and the need for ALL of humanity to see, receive and believe.
Micro: The Canaanite women, much like the Roman centurion, is Matthew's way of helping us see the mission of Jesus was not just for all of Israel but also for her oldest enemies too!

Chase down your questions, receive His presence, and become a son or daughter of the King

Our enjoying Jesus' kingdom is not earned by merit, it is enjoyed by those who accept Jesus' gracious invitation knowing full well that none of us deserve it.

Jesus exposes that our deepest problem isn't what we do, but who we are-and our only hope is a transformed heart through Him.

Have I made my way of following Jesus the standard?
Have I adjusted God's word to fit my spirituality?
Has my pattern of spirituality replaced my devotion to God?

Jesus allows storms in our lives to reveal who He is and to deepen and strengthen our faith by drawing our attention to Himself.

Jesus is the compassionate messiah who satisfies the deepest needs of His people.

God's story from the beginning is about His Glory, His Kingdom come & will be done. His will for us to be personally in a relationship with Him, by grace, & corporately a reflection of Him to the world by grace. So today, on our 12th birthday, we receive grace not just as the gift it is, but so that we'd be a conduit of it as we send you & others. Today we get to praise Him for the past & be part of multiplying gospel partners into the future. God's faithfulness to us & through us!