Israel 2010 - Day 3
Time is flying by so quickly, but I keep hearing from the group, “It’s only day 3, and we’ve seen so much!” They are blown away. Some observations about a group made up primarily of “newbies”. Number 1, they mostly start up very reserved, almost like Presbyterians (the frozen chosen). Then over the course of the trip they end up like Pentecostals! Today they started loosening up, “oooohhh mama”, they had a good time. The other observation is that they have thrown off every bit of restraint with regard to the food. I had to give out two desert king awards. One for the “net weight” class and one for the “variety” class. The winner of the variety class, sees just how many different types of desert fits on to a very, very small plate. It is amazing, if not supernatural. Today we started out at Megiddo and our tour guide gave us an overview from both Old Testament and New about the Jezreel Valley and it’s historical & future significance. Remember, the book of Revelation tells us that there will be a great gathering of a Multi-National force there, with the intent of striking at Jerusalem in the Jacob’s Trouble. We then had a lunch where we have never been before. It was a ranch over looking the Hula Valley. We felt like we were in Wyoming! Words can’t describe it, you have to come next year. We finished up the day with a boat ride on the Galilee where I had a chance to teach out of Mark 4.35-41. Just a good reminder that the Lord has certain tests designed for us, but designed to strengthen our trust in our ever loving, loyal savior Jesus. Here are a couple of pictures from the day.
The Jezreel Valley or The Valley Of Armageddon.
Philip helping the Ethiopian on Isa 53 in the Chariot! How often does this happen???
Food at the Ranch - BEEF!
More food at the Ranch, Desert!
A View on the Calm Galilee from our boat.
Maranatha!
Oh I sure miss everyone. So thankful to see all the pictures and that our transplanted Ethiopian finally listened to the scriptures. HA! Great pix. Miss you honey…
Thank you so much for doing this blog. It brings back so many memories and looking at these pictures makes it seem that we are there again! One of my favorite parts of the trip was at the Galilee, seeing it so calm and peaceful and sitting out at the pier seeing the sunrise (Joan). And how can we forget the food (Tim)? It truly is the best in the world! We are following you everyday of your trip and praying for you all! Loved the picture of ‘the Ethopian and Philip’. How nice that they just happened to be there!