Our guide Raouf started our day on the Mt. Of Olives, giving a good overview of the city of Jerusalem with some history, present day, and prophetic significance of various parts. Then we spent some time in the Garden of Gethsemane, (which means olive press,) recalling the prayer of Jesus before the crucifixion. He prayed, "Let this cup pass from me. Yet not my will, but yours be done". David invited us to spend a few minutes in prayer, lifting up an area where we feel life "pressing in" on us, praying and trusting the Heavenly Father for the answer that is best. We also visited the Israel Museum and the Shepherds' Field, and had lunch in a bedouin tent restaurant. Tonight we are going to the rabbinical tunnel and The Western Wall.
May I suggest if you have a few minutes, take an area of your life that feels like it is pressing in on you, and pray as Jesus did in Luke 22:42. Perhaps God has an answer that will bless you and others in ways you might never imagine. I am praying for you even as I share. May our Lord give you the desires of your heart, as you delight yourself in Him.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Day one in Jerusalem
After a 9 hour flight to Frankfort and 4 to Tel Aviv, we came by bus to Jerusalem, arriving yesterday evening. We stopped to take pictures from Mt Scopus, and Pastor David Self read Psalm 122 and we prayed for the peace of Jerusalem, and for our sweet friends and guides the Hickeys, who couldn't come after all. Jim has pneumonia again. If you have time, read that Psalm and lift up this land and our group as we start our adventure today!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Countdown almost complete!
Tomorrow is the big day! Charlie and I are going back to Israel! The last time was with our HFBC choir in '88 and we have wanted to return for a long time. Now the packing is almost done and arrangements for the dog and mail and yard are made, so excitement is ramping up. If you'd like to "come along," please check out my new blog and I'll try to share the highlights of the places where our Lord lived and ministered while He was here in the flesh.
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