In a sunlit reading nook, surrounded by towering bookshelves and beside a monstera plant's gentle shadows, you settle into a floral couch with your Bible. Here, two passages – Psalm 22 and Mark's crucifixion account – reveal their divine connection, an echo spanning centuries from a king's lament to history's pivotal moment.

In moments of divine encounter, what appears as resistance often masks a deeper invitation to faith. Through the imaginative lens of C.S. Lewis, we explore the fascinating story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15 - a tale where apparent rejection transforms into profound acceptance. Like a veil that both conceals and reveals, Jesus's seemingly harsh response serves to illuminate one of the most powerful demonstrations of faith in the Gospels. Join us as we uncover how this troubling passage, when viewed through Lewis's keen spiritual insight, reveals timeless truths about persistence, humility, and the boundless nature of God's mercy.