Day 72..."A Choice, Mercy, Spell Check"

Israel has a choice to follow God's commands or disobey. This 26th Chapter focuses on two different outcomes based on obedience or disobedience. (wise and foolish builders come to mind) Is this not a broader theme of the Scripture? We have two outcomes possible based on obedience or disobedience. A very upbeat Psalm today. God hears the cry of the needy and redeems them..."For he delivers the needy when he calls,the poor and him who has no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy,and saves the lives of the needy. From oppression and violence he redeems their life,and precious is their blood in his sight." Our spelling challenge today is found in Mark..."Syrophoenician." If you can spell that I am pretty impressed! Jesus heals and again charges no one tell. (third instance of Messianic secret of Mark.) Jesus shows mercy when the woman claims..."even the dogs have bread under the tables to eat." Again, this ties in with the reading from the 72nd Psalm.