DCLM Higher Everyday 20 February 2026 — The Children’s Bread
DCLM Higher Everyday 20 February 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Children’s Bread
Topic: The Children’s Bread
Text: Matthew 15:21-28
21Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.
23But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.
24But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
25Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.
26But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs.
27And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.
28Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
Key Verse: “But he answered and said, it is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs” (Matthew 15:26).
Message
Jesus had withdrawn to the region of Tyre and Sidon, where a Canaanite woman approached Him, asking for healing for her demon-possessed daughter. Jesus responded, “It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and cast it to the dogs” (Matthew 15:26). Surprisingly, the woman was not angry at Christ’s response which was a test of her patience, and pleaded for help and consideration. Jesus, impressed by her faith, healed her daughter. The lesson to be drawn from this passage is that seekers need to be patient when asking for something from God because patience is one of the attributes God looks for in His children. The “children’s bread” refers to the blessings God reserved for His chosen people, the Israelites.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 19 Feburuary 2025 – The Charge From A Trusted Leader
The Canaanite woman was not part of the Jewish community, but through her faith, patience and persistence, Jesus granted her request, showing that God’s blessings can extend beyond the Jewish community to all people who have faith in Him as Creator and Saviour. Jesus can extend His blessings of salvation and healing to you if you believe and trust in Him as Lord.
Quote: Believe and trust in Him as Lord
Challenge: Unbelief and sin can hinder your miracle.
Prayer for today: Lord, increase my faith in your promises.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
