(Sachne National Park)
After another wonderful sunrise on the Galilee and a delicious breakfast, the team loaded the bus and headed to the Springs of Gideon. There Pastor Glen opened up the Word of God to our hearts as he lead us through the amazing story of Gideon from Judges 6 & 7. We were reminded of two very important things from this teaching. First, the God uses the week things to pour out His power thru and secondly, we are crackpots that God wants to use. There was so much to absorb from this time from God’s Word! After the teaching, the team explored the Springs and some even bent down like Gideon’s men to taste of the water…but none drank it.
After the Springs, the team were invite to participate in a wonderful but unexpected at – Sachne National Park. This is one of the most beautiful places to swim and it really is an extension of Gideon Springs. The team enjoyed a refreshing swim in what some would call the “Blue Lagoon”. While many enjoyed the water, there were also some who were taken back by the little fish that would make their presence known by nibbling at your feet. Much laughter and comments turned this experience into a very memorable moment.
Once dried off, it was now time for lunch. Our travels this time took back to the memories of home as we pulled up to McDonalds in Beth Shan. There were not Cheese Burgers but the menu was enjoyed by many.
From McDonalds it was on to the River Jordan, where the team was absolutely blessed to participate in a life changing moment for three of our very own. Blair, Eva and Jim followed Jesus in the waters of baptism. After sharing their testimonies, it was into the Jordan River to be prayed for and immersed in the water. What a glorious time and incredible witness of the grace and faithfulness of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Our next Biblical stop would lead us to the home town of Peter and Jesus Ministry headquarters – Capernaum . It was hear that Pastor Glen brought another challenging teaching for our hearts to consider. He opened up to Luke 6:6-11, and through the story of Jesus healing the man with the withered hand, he challenge us to “STEP OUT IN FAITH”. Is there something in our lives that is withered that we are to stretch out to Jesus and let Him heal? Faith reaches out when reaching out is impossible! What an awesome time!
When you think you just can’t fit another thing in or experience anything better…the explanation mark to an already remarkable day takes place. A short drive took us to the Jesus Boat site where we boarded our own boat and set sail on the Galilee. There was such an excitement and overwhelming sense of the Lord’s presence as we worshipped Him and then opened up His Word to Mark 4:35-41. What we were taught at this amazing location was simply that, when Jesus is in the boat – it’s not going down! Pastor Glen emphasized to our hearts that the opposite of faith is fear and at the core of fear is unbelief or a lack of trust in the Lord. The Lord will sometimes allow us to go through a test to see if what we have learned in our heads has made its root in our hearts.
Then to top it all off…through the age of technology, we were able to join our family back home in Calgary at Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel for our worship service! Oh my, what an incredible time that was to worship, have communion, be blessed by a loud “Shalom” and to be fed the word of God!
What a day! One person said, that if the trip was to come to an end right now, they would be more than blessed. It is hard to believe but it only gets better!
Bless you and thank you for all your prayers! We love you all!
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