Israel '13 - Day 1

We began the actual touring part of our pilgrimage today. Our first activity was a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We met captain Daniel, a convert to Christianity here in Israel. We enjoyed hearing his testimony and inspiring worship music he sang for us. That was a nice surprise. In the middle of the lake we stopped and read the story from Matthew that told the story when Jesus was sleeping in the boat during a great storm. The disciples thought they were goners until Jesus rebuked the wind and waves.  Jesus bring your "great calm" to my life!

We saw the beautiful church and gardens which commemorate the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount. It was also enjoyable to see several other areas around the Sea where Jesus was active during His ministry.

We ended the day with a trip to Beth Shan and were impressed by the tremendous Roman era ruins there.  It was also sobering to see what grand achievement man accomplished come to an end in one day with an earthquake.  Are you building for this life or eternity?  Laying treasures in heaven or on earth?

 JESUS BOAT

MOSHE GUIDING IN BEIT SHAN

Shalom and good night from Ramot Israel!