Thursday, March 7, 2019

The Holy Land Trip
Day 3
March 7, 2019


Our agenda says we are going to have a relaxing boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. However, I expect anything to happen while out there. You will recall that the disciples encountered a storm while out there. Jesus came walking on its water top and Peter even experienced it, too, for a short time. But I don't have that kind of desire to walk on water, for deep waters scare me. Rough waves do, too. So I will be satisfied with a calm boat ride on a potentially rough Sea. Tis better to read about it than to experience it, right? Prayers are appreciated. (Keep in mind that 7am Central time is 3 pm in Israel.)

In the afternoon, we will stop at Magdala, where one of the oldest synagogues are, dating back to the first century. It's the home of Mary Magdalena in the New Testament.

Then we travel along the Rift Valley running parallel to the Jordan, along the route Jesus most frequently traveled to Jerusalem.

Next, on to Bet Shean at the foot of Mt. Gilboa, where King Saul was slain, falling upon his own sword before the Philistines could kill him and get the credit.

Our last stop will be the River Jordan. Jesus was baptized in it, as well as others who followed John the Baptist's preaching.

Finally, back to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.

Have a great day, friends. Remember, Jesus is God's Son, in whom He was well pleased. May we please our heavenly Father today.

Linda


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