“Even the dogs eat the crumbs” [Matthew 15:27(NIV)]

“Even the dogs eat the crumbs”. Here was a lady who accepted her position but was not afraid to ask. Jesus’ ministry was primarily amongst the Jews, so Gentiles, like this woman, were ‘outsiders’.
By emphasising this fact, Jesus not only gives the woman an opportunity to express her faith but also gives Himself, the Christ, the opportunity to demonstrate His love for all. The woman is happy for ‘crumbs’ from Jesus knowing that ‘crumbs’ will be enough for the needs of her daughter.
An experience of Jesus in your life and mine is not dependent on being one of the ‘in’ crowd or having religious pedigree. It’s simply dependent on the mercy of Christ and our boldness to come to Him in faith.