10/8 ….. This morning I had my first devotional on the Sea of Galilee. At first my heart was so dull and my mind was so distracted that I was completely numbed to God’s Word and to the significance of my surroundings, but after a while the LORD graciously captivated my heart with the gospel accounts. How amazing to look out on the very place where Jesus walked on water, calmed the sea, healed myriads of people… how unworthy I am to be able to experience such things.
Today was yet another reminder of Christ’s power and glory… from Capernaum to Hepta Pegon to the supposed Mount of Beatitudes to rafting down the Jordan River, everything pointed to Christ. To Christ’s WORTH. God, make me a worshiper of Christ, in spirit and in truth.
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10/9 …. Another great field trip today- very thought-provoking, esp. going to Caesarea Philippi where all the pagan places of worship are, and realizing that around here is where Peter’s confession of Christ took place when Jesus asked him who others said He was… such immorality and gross perversion, and yet Christ uses it to draw a genuine confession from Christ. And right after that, the Transfiguration!... all pointing to Christ, the Son of God. My favorite part of the trip was when we went to the Baneas Spring, which was absolutely breathtaking. As I looked out onto the beautiful waterfall and gushing spring, I read from Psalm 42, which could have been written from here, and I had a sweet time worshiping the God of creation, the God who satisfies my thirst and provides fountains of living water.
I also had a sweet, refreshing time this morning reading from Luke 4-9 on the Sea of Galilee with a friend this morning. We prayed for God to make the stories come alive to us and for His Word to cut to our heart, and it did…..
10/10 This morning a friend and I got up early and prayed together beside the Sea of Galilee….. Today we went on a fun hike with Uncle Randy. More than fun, though, it was a massive display of God’s beauty and creativity.
…… Went to a lecture tonight by a Jewish American who lives on this kibbutz, about life on a kibbutz. Very heartbroken to learn that no one on this kibbutz (probably many others, too) has ever changed their religion (ie. converted to Christianity)- no one. Oh LORD, send missionaries to these atheistic, humanistic kibbutzim and to share Your gospel. Pour out Your truth on these people and open their eyes.
"He only is my rock and my salvation... I shall not be shaken." Psalm 62:5
About Me
There are so many passages in Scripture which speak of our need to remain unshakable at all times, with a deeply rooted joy and unwavering confidence in God alone. These are the meditations of a college student living in Israel for three months, experiencing and learning from God's Word while striving to find delight and satisfaction in the "rock that is higher than I."
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