The major hike today was up Mt. Carmel where we visited Israel's oldest working Olive Grove and the story of Elijah. Once again, Ray is not into "square inch" but if this isn't the place where the prophets of Baal story took place it is certainly very similar. And once again, actually being in the land of the story adds immeasurably to understanding and appreciation. Its a difficult ascent and Elijah made it twice in one day! The most special moment, however, was the opportunity Ray had to reach out to an Israeli couple, building a bridge to reconciliation and the gospel. What a God moment that was, and what A model for the rest of us.
We headed next for Jerusalem! Our first stop was to an ancient terraced farm where, once again, we
were challenged in the extreme to act out the gospel in just the way the Text describes. I'll admit there are times when I'm not certain my head and heart can take anymore. Then there's what's next.
The city of Jerusalem was next! If you've ever been here you know how special it is. If not, I'll just say
there is a feeling here like no other city. We'll spend much more time in the next two days but tonight we visited the Western Wall. I was able to pray there amidst a vast host of Orthodox Jewish men and their boys. I can't explain how uniue and special that was. I've written this before, I know, but I will truly never forget it.Follow me on Twitter http://www.Twitter.com/tgodby