Today was a huge day. We covered so much ground (literally) and so many
fascinating topics, scripture, geography and biblical insights it would
take all night to write about!
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.
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