GOSPEL READING: MATTHEW 15: 21-28
Jesus was in a pagan territory. He could not expect many Israelites there except his disciples along with him. He did not go to proclaim the message of the kingdom there (it seemed so). We are not sure why the author presents this story in this way. The term ‘withdrew’ suggests that he wanted to be away from his regular place of activity.
He gave an opportunity to show that even among the pagans there were people of faith. Jesus showed that faith was essential for his ministry. Place was not important and the people of particular race or group was not important for Jesus to do his ministry. Jesus expected faith in God and that was sufficient for the people to be receivers of his favours.
இஸ்ராயேல் மக்கள் அதிகம் இல்லாத பகுதிகளுக்கு இயேசு செல்லுகிறார். இடங்கள்> மக்கள் அவருடைய பணியை வெளிப்படுத்த முடியாது. நம்பிக்கை ஒன்றே அவருடைய பணிக்கு அடித்தளமாகும் என்று இப்புதுமை வழியாக இயேசு கூறுகிறார்.
