Daily Verse
Sunday, May 3
Mark 7:29 NKJV
Then He said to her, For this saying go your way; the demon has gone out of your daughter.
Then He said to her, For this saying go your way; the demon has gone out of your daughter.
Explain the Verse
In this verse, Jesus responds to the Syro-Phoenician woman's humble and faith-filled reply.
Her words demonstrated remarkable understanding, humility, and trust in His mercy. Because
of her saying—her expression of faith—Jesus grants her request and declares that the demon
has left her daughter. This deliverance occurs instantly, even from a distance, revealing
Jesus' absolute authority over the spiritual realm. He does not need to be physically present
to heal; His word alone is sufficient. The verse celebrates the power of faith expressed in
humility and perseverance. It also reveals Christ's willingness to respond to those who come
to Him with sincere, persistent trust.
Application
This verse teaches believers that Jesus honors genuine faith, even when it comes from
unexpected places. It reminds Christians that God responds not to status, ethnicity, or religious
background, but to humble, persistent trust in Him. Jesus' ability to deliver the girl from a
distance shows His limitless authority and the power of His word. For believers today, this
encourages:
- Confidence in prayer, knowing Jesus can act powerfully even when we cannot see how or when He works
- Faith in His compassion and sovereignty over every spiritual attack
- Trust that His word alone is sufficient to bring breakthrough in any circumstance
Verse Introduction
Mark 7:29 is the turning point in the Syro-Phoenician woman's story. After her profound
response in verse 28, Jesus affirms her faith and immediately grants her request. This moment
reflects the broader biblical theme that God honors those who humble themselves and seek
Him earnestly. The phrase "for this saying" emphasizes that her response revealed a faith that
understood Jesus' mission and authority more clearly than many in Israel. This episode
foreshadows the inclusion of the Gentiles in God's salvation plan and demonstrates Jesus'
authority over distance, demons, and cultural boundaries.
Background (Verse, Book, Author)
Author
John Mark wrote the Gospel under the influence of Peter's eyewitness testimony. Mark
often highlights moments when Jesus responds to unexpected faith, especially from
Gentiles, contrasting these with the unbelief of many religious leaders. His Gospel
emphasizes Jesus' authority, compassion, and mission that ultimately extends beyond Israel.
Book
The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as the authoritative Servant-King whose power is
unmatched and whose compassion reaches all people. Mark's fast-paced narrative
showcases Jesus delivering the oppressed, healing the sick, and responding to sincere
faith wherever it is found. The book consistently reveals that Jesus' ministry brings
restoration that breaks through cultural and spiritual barriers.
Context
Mark 7:29 occurs after Jesus temporarily withdraws to the Gentile region of Tyre and
Sidon. A Syro-Phoenician woman seeks Him for her demon-possessed daughter.
Despite cultural barriers and an initial test of her faith, the woman responds with
humility and spiritual insight. Jesus recognizes her faith and pronounces deliverance
over her daughter. The context highlights the contrast between the unbelief of the
Pharisees earlier in the chapter and the profound faith of a Gentile woman—showing
that access to God's mercy is opened by faith, not heritage.
Strong Concordance Word Study
- Said – G2036 (epō) — To speak with authority or conclusion.
- For this saying – G3056 (logos) — A spoken word, statement, or expression of thought; here referring to her faith-filled reply.
- Go your way – G5217 (hypagō) — To depart, proceed, or continue on one's course.
- Demon – G1140 (daimonion) — An evil spirit or supernatural power hostile to God.
- Has gone out – G1831 (exerchomai) — To depart, leave, or be cast out; indicating completed action.
- Daughter – G2364 (thygatēr) — A female child, emphasizing her relationship and the mother's concern.
5 Practical Applications
- Trust that Jesus hears and answers faith-filled prayers.
- Remember that humility combined with persistence moves the heart of God.
- Believe that Jesus' authority is not limited by distance or circumstance.
- Recognize that God responds to faith, not status, background, or heritage.
- Take comfort in knowing that Jesus has complete power over every spiritual force.
Insights and Cross References
Key Themes
- Power of Jesus' word
- Reward of humble, persistent faith
- Jesus' authority over demons
- Inclusion of the Gentiles
- God's compassion extended beyond Israel
Cross References
- Matthew 15:28
- Matthew 8:13
- Mark 1:34
- Hebrews 11:6
- John 10:16
Final Thoughts
Mark 7:29 is a beautiful affirmation of humble and unwavering faith. Jesus' response reveals
His compassion and readiness to act when someone approaches Him with sincere trust. This
verse showcases His unlimited authority, His inclusiveness, and His power to deliver even
from afar. It stands as a powerful reminder that God honors faith wherever He finds it.
3 Takeaways
- Jesus responds to humble, persistent faith.
- His authority extends across distance, cultures, and circumstances.
- God's mercy is available to all who believe, regardless of background.
- THE GRAND TOUR part 1
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
We were planning to travel back to the UK in 2022, but due to covid restrictions, we were unable to.
But as soon as restrictions were lifted, we started thinking about and planning our trip back to Europe.
But in Chinese new year 2024, we decided to take a trip to Sichuan province to visit certain places, the first of these is Chongqing, the cyber punk city.
You think your city is mad, but not like Chongqing!
Trains that go into apartments, petrol stations on the 20th floor of buildings, every night the city comes alive, it is lit up like a Christmas tree, especially amazing is Hongyan cave, which is actually an eleven story building, built into the side of the mountain, overlooking the river.
Nearby to Chongqing is Chengdu, the panda city and also home to Hotpot, you get a great big bowl with all the raw ingredients and you dunk all of them into the bubbling mixture. Sherry and Helen, enjoyed this place, as it had so much spicy food, but Keith didn't as he ate rice and bread for two days.
Now we were planning the Europe trip, Helen loves to organise these trips and she and Sherry had to get a Europe wide visa for one month, so with that in hand we travelled to Europe for nearly three months.
We went with several large suitcases and it was very good of our Pastor to take us to Nanjing Airport and back in his car.
We arrived at Heathrow and got our cases, it was not until we were half way to my cousin's home, that Keith said " where's my case", and yes we hadn't picked it up.
We arrived and tried to get the airline to bring it to us, but they refused, so on the following Tuesday, whilst we were all in London, Keith took a detour to Heathrow and after a whole lot of discussion, got the case and he met the girls back near the Houses of Parliament.
We went down to Tower bridge and then home, but at least, we had the case.
We had a very interesting day in Cambridge, sadly most of the colleges were closed for special events and although Keith did try and persuade them, that he was a former student (has anyone from Skerton School, ever been to Cambridge?). He was unsuccessful, as no one from Skerton, has ever been to Cambridge, well only to watch the football!
Soon after, we set off for Norway to Visit Helen's cousin in the picturesque town of Avdal near Bergen, to get their we had to take the flight to Oslo, the second airport is miles out of the city and so we had to go by train, as it was high summer, daytime lasted virtually all day, Oslo was awesome, and we found a hotel for travellers.
Next day, we set off to Avdal, the bus ride was extraordinary, we climb up and then dropped down into Avdal.
To say I fell in love with the place is an understatement, waterfalls and mountains, peace and quiet.
Situated at the end of Norway's longest fjord, there is a lake at the end and every morning during our stay, I walked to the edge of it, what a great place to pray and meditate.
On Sunday, we went to a church service in the forest and then walked up to two of the highest waterfalls in Norway.
Our wonderful host then drove us up mountain roads to clear lakes, where snow hadn't melted, I remember we went to a lake, that had clear blue water, Keith had to put his feet in a mountain stream, the water was clear, but very cold.
One of our visits was to a circular 11th century wooden church, it was tiny, but amazing, such memories are priceless.
We ended up viewing Sognefjord from above, my father had always wanted to come to Norway, he never did and I was so privileged to do so.
We were treated royally by our hosts and one evening, we had delicious reindeer meat, we were so sad to leave Avdal, but we had to move on.
Next stop was Prague.
See you there.
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
Avdal must be one of my favourite places, every morning I walked to the edge of the lake and just meditated and prayed, being in a place that is completely peaceful, is such a delight.
There is a wonderful verse in Psalm 46:
Psalm 46:10
King James Version
10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
So often it is so easy to get carried away by the hustle and bustle of daily life, we forget what it is to be still.
One of the best things we did, was to go to the church service in the forest, there were only a few people there, but God was there, the best thing worshipping God right in the midst of his creation.
It took us a long time to get to Avdal, it took many hours, but boy was it worth it!.
THE GRAND TOUR part 1 Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. We were planning to travel back to the UK in 2022, but due to covid restrictions, we were unable to. But as soon as restrictions were lifted, we started thinking about and planning our trip back to Europe. But in Chinese new year 2024, we decided to take a trip to Sichuan province to visit certain places, the first of these is Chongqing, the cyber punk city. You think your city is mad, but not like Chongqing! Trains that go into apartments, petrol stations on the 20th floor of buildings, every night the city comes alive, it is lit up like a Christmas tree, especially amazing is Hongyan cave, which is actually an eleven story building, built into the side of the mountain, overlooking the river. Nearby to Chongqing is Chengdu, the panda city and also home to Hotpot, you get a great big bowl with all the raw ingredients and you dunk all of them into the bubbling mixture. Sherry and Helen, enjoyed this place, as it had so much spicy food, but Keith didn't as he ate rice and bread for two days. Now we were planning the Europe trip, Helen loves to organise these trips and she and Sherry had to get a Europe wide visa for one month, so with that in hand we travelled to Europe for nearly three months. We went with several large suitcases and it was very good of our Pastor to take us to Nanjing Airport and back in his car. We arrived at Heathrow and got our cases, it was not until we were half way to my cousin's home, that Keith said " where's my case", and yes we hadn't picked it up. We arrived and tried to get the airline to bring it to us, but they refused, so on the following Tuesday, whilst we were all in London, Keith took a detour to Heathrow and after a whole lot of discussion, got the case and he met the girls back near the Houses of Parliament. We went down to Tower bridge and then home, but at least, we had the case. We had a very interesting day in Cambridge, sadly most of the colleges were closed for special events and although Keith did try and persuade them, that he was a former student (has anyone from Skerton School, ever been to Cambridge?). He was unsuccessful, as no one from Skerton, has ever been to Cambridge, well only to watch the football! Soon after, we set off for Norway to Visit Helen's cousin in the picturesque town of Avdal near Bergen, to get their we had to take the flight to Oslo, the second airport is miles out of the city and so we had to go by train, as it was high summer, daytime lasted virtually all day, Oslo was awesome, and we found a hotel for travellers. Next day, we set off to Avdal, the bus ride was extraordinary, we climb up and then dropped down into Avdal. To say I fell in love with the place is an understatement, waterfalls and mountains, peace and quiet. Situated at the end of Norway's longest fjord, there is a lake at the end and every morning during our stay, I walked to the edge of it, what a great place to pray and meditate. On Sunday, we went to a church service in the forest and then walked up to two of the highest waterfalls in Norway. Our wonderful host then drove us up mountain roads to clear lakes, where snow hadn't melted, I remember we went to a lake, that had clear blue water, Keith had to put his feet in a mountain stream, the water was clear, but very cold. One of our visits was to a circular 11th century wooden church, it was tiny, but amazing, such memories are priceless. We ended up viewing Sognefjord from above, my father had always wanted to come to Norway, he never did and I was so privileged to do so. We were treated royally by our hosts and one evening, we had delicious reindeer meat, we were so sad to leave Avdal, but we had to move on. Next stop was Prague. See you there. DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT Avdal must be one of my favourite places, every morning I walked to the edge of the lake and just meditated and prayed, being in a place that is completely peaceful, is such a delight. There is a wonderful verse in Psalm 46: Psalm 46:10 King James Version 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. So often it is so easy to get carried away by the hustle and bustle of daily life, we forget what it is to be still. One of the best things we did, was to go to the church service in the forest, there were only a few people there, but God was there, the best thing worshipping God right in the midst of his creation. It took us a long time to get to Avdal, it took many hours, but boy was it worth it!.0 Comments 0 Shares 11 Views - Time to Move Forward: Embracing God’s New Season
"You have mourned long enough… so fill your flask with oil and go…" - 1 Samuel 16:1
Thought Of The Day...
There comes a moment in every believer’s life when God lovingly interrupts our grief, disappointment, or stagnation with a divine command: move forward. In this passage, Samuel was stuck mourning over Saul—what once was, what could have been, and what had failed. But God made it clear: the season of mourning had expired. There was a new assignment, a new anointing, and a new king already prepared.
Sometimes we hold on longer than God intends. We grieve lost opportunities, broken relationships, or seasons that didn’t turn out the way we expected. While mourning has its place, it was never meant to become our permanent residence. God’s word to Samuel is His word to us: “You have mourned long enough.” That doesn’t mean your pain wasn’t real—it means your future is still calling.
Notice that God didn’t just tell Samuel to stop mourning—He told him to fill his horn with oil and go. In other words, prepare yourself spiritually and take action. The oil represents fresh anointing, renewed purpose, and readiness for what’s next. You can’t step into a new season empty; you must be filled again—with faith, with hope, and with the Spirit of God.
What’s powerful is this: while Samuel was grieving Saul, God was already raising up David. That means your delay does not cancel God’s plan. Even when you feel behind, God is ahead of you, orchestrating your next breakthrough. The new season is not something you have to create—it’s something you must walk into.
Today is your call to release the past. Let go of what God has already moved on from. Stop rehearsing what didn’t work and start preparing for what God has already ordained. There is a new door, a fresh anointing, and a divine assignment waiting for you—but you must be willing to get up and go.
Prayer...
Father, in the name of Jesus, thank You for reminding me that my season of mourning is not my final destination. Give me the strength to release what You have already closed. Fill me afresh with Your Spirit, Your power, and Your direction. Help me to walk boldly into the new season You have prepared for me. I trust Your timing, Your plan, and Your purpose for my life. I will no longer stay stuck, but I will move forward in faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Declaration...
Today I declare that I will no longer dwell in past disappointments or delays. I release every burden, every regret, and every closed chapter into God’s hands. I am stepping into a new season with fresh faith, fresh strength, and a fresh anointing. What God has for me is greater than what I left behind. I am chosen, appointed, and equipped for this next assignment. I will rise, I will go, and I will walk boldly in God’s purpose for my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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