Initially, Jesus does not respond to the Canaanite woman’s plea. His disciples urge him to send her away. When Jesus does reply it is to say his mission is only to serve the Jewish people. Undaunted, the woman persists displaying faith that so impresses Jesus that he heals her daughter.
All people are created by God and loved by God. There is nothing anyone can do to stop God from loving us.
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