Inkling

Israel: Day 1
We completed the first great day of  our pilgrimage through the Holy Land.  After safely arriving from our overnight transatlantic flight, we slept on the shores of the Mediterranean in Tel Aviv.  A lovely hotel and great food!

Today we stopped at the beautiful seaport of Joppa, south of Tel Aviv.  We meditated upon the story of Peter's vision of the sheet and animals that prompted him to begin spreading the good news to the Gentiles, and the story of Jonah and his effort to flee God's call by boarding a ship at Joppa. 
We then journeyed to Caesarea Maritime and saw the ruins of the great Roman city built by Herod the Great.  This is also where Peter shared the gospel with the Gentile Cornelius.

After lunch we ascended Mount Carmel and reflected upon the story of Elijah and his contest with  the prophets of Baal.  Lastly, we toured the amazing ruins of Tel Meggido and considered the 25 layers of civilization that have dwelt there over the last 7000 years.

Now we take our dinner and rest alongside the Sea of Galilee and prepare to walk the steps of Jesus tomorrow.

Pray for us!