Check this photo out. I took it from our hotel at 5:30 AM as the sun was rising over the Sea of Galilee. This is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. It is also virtually unchanged from the time of Christ. No wonder Jesus spent so much of His time and ministry here. It was the center of His earthly ministry. He called His disciples here. He performed amazing miracles in the towns and villages surrounding the sea. He preached powerful messages overlooking the water including the Sermon on the Mount.
Our day began on boats as our group boarded small vessels called, “Jesus Boats.” We traveled to the middle of the lake (The Sea of Galilee is actually a large, freshwater lake) and anchored our boats together. I then preached from Matthew 14 where we are told Jesus walked on the water. He came walking on the water with regal strides in the middle of a storm to demonstrate that everything over our heads is under His feet. He is the Master of the winds and the waves. If you are going through a storm in life, remember Jesus is always in control.
Revival at the Mount of Beatitudes
We then made our way to the Mount of Beatitudes where we had a service at the place where Jesus delivered His famous Sermon on the Mount, which is recorded in Matthew 5-7. After reading the Beatitude, “Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted” I asked Prestonwood member, Velma Mitchell, to tell her story. Velma then began to tell the story about how her 17-year-old son was killed in a drive-by shooting in South Dallas several years ago. Velma spoke of God’s grace in her life that comforted her and of God’s people from Prestonwood who ministered to her in this time of great need. There was not a dry eye when she concluded and sang…
In times like these we need a Savior
In times like these we need an anchor
Be very sure, be very sure
Your Anchor holds, and grips the Solid Rock
God moved throughout our entire group and our Jewish guides spoke to me privately about how much her testimony touched their hearts. We then worshiped as Rick Briscoe sang, “The Lord’s Prayer.” Since this was Father’s Day, we will never forget these moments in the presence of our Abba Father.
That’s all for today but I’ll be back with another post later tonight.
-Jack
In times like these we need an anchor
Be very sure, be very sure
Your Anchor holds, and grips the Solid Rock
God moved throughout our entire group and our Jewish guides spoke to me privately about how much her testimony touched their hearts. We then worshiped as Rick Briscoe sang, “The Lord’s Prayer.” Since this was Father’s Day, we will never forget these moments in the presence of our Abba Father.
That’s all for today but I’ll be back with another post later tonight.
-Jack
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3 comments:
I read Velma's story of her 17 year old son and it made me sad in recalling the murder of my niece and nephew who was murdered in Austin Tx 4 years ago. They were my sister's first and second children. She will never be the same again. As Rick sang "In times like these we need a savior" Thank God my entire family has the assurance of a good and awesome God. I praise God that my anchor holds and is surely gripping the solid rock. Jesus
As you recount your experiences in the Holy Land I can feel His presence. I have been through the most painful times of my life in the last 2 years after a tragic divorce and a custody battle over my daughter. Prestonwood has been my salvation and has brought a closeness to God in my life that I had never felt before. His grace has touched in ways I cannot explain and has made me stronger. I would have never overcome this pain without your ministering during this time of need. His grace has touched me and has shown me that everything is possible if you trust Him.
Thank you for sharing this esperience with us. I am looking forward to reading your blog every day.
God bless you and the Prestonwood group during this incredible journey.
It is beautiful!
It must be so unbelievable to walk where Jesus walked.
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