What are we to make of a Savior who does not answer? The request of the woman whose daughter was demon-possessed was legitimate. Her acknowledgement of Jesus as Lord was accurate; her understanding of His will was appropriate. And yet, as with many of our seemingly appropriate prayer requests, He does not answer 'a word.' (Matthew 15:23). God often does not answer us immediately but He encourages our persistence. He invites us in the silence to explore His character, learn of His will and gain a proper perspective of how we fit into His plan. He tells us to seek and we will find. George Muller advises "The great point is never to give up until the answer comes."