Today Feb 8. Our first stop was on the eastern side of Galilea at Kursi. We saw the miracle where Jesus drove demons from the man who was possessed. We visited an excavated church site. Interesting, there are many wild animals of prey who roam the site. From then onward to route #20 northeast, onward toward the border between Israel and Syria. Today was pleasant, but we remember the tensions of war between those two countries. We understand that only 30 or so miles away, there was conflict recently, in the city of Damascus - though we would know none of that, aside from the news! (Photo at right: looking from Israel into Syria).
We saw many acres of citrus, apple, and plum trees, plus many acres of grapevines. God has blessed this area with an abundance of healthy food. On highway 90 we drove through the majestic Jordan Valley, and it looks in some parts to be growing rocks! We also saw snow on the top of Mt. Hermon - the tallest mountain Israel. In the area of Dan, we walked through excavated ruins. At Caesarea Philippi, we hiked some around the area. It was here that Jesus asked Peter who Jesus was; and Peter answered: "You are the Christ, the Son of God" (Matt 16). On our way back, we stopped at the site where the River Jordan comes out from the Sea of Galilee. There we had a remembrance of baptism service, for those who chose to do so, along with confession of sin and prayer and songs for all. It was a beautiful day to be walking on God's great earth.
(Top pic: Jay Raymond, Sharon Bubb, & Susan Zelewski taking a wade in the Jordan River)
Written by Mae (& Dean) Wieland
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