Final Day – Jerusalem
Looking back over the last week it is hard to put into words how special this trip was. We had an amazing team that was so joyful, loving and fun and I was truly blessed to be a part of this group. Last year when we went we made some important connections with ministries that were on the ground and this year we continued to build on that foundation. We have all seen God move so beautifully each and every day it was clear that we were right in the sweet spot. It was so encouraging to see how many Jewish people are now coming to believe in Jesus (Yeshua) as Messiah. The conference was so important because it gathered together all of the ministries that are currently doing service on the ground which provided us with a wide range of opportunities to connect.
Looking ahead we all see God extending on ongoing invitation to this incredibly important place and we are excited about future possibilities. As we met with people on the ground what we discovered is that they are all quite isolated and lonely. There has been no good way to connect all of the ministries until this past week. So we took time to take each one to share a meal, receive prayer, and just spend time listening and encouraging. That seems to be the thing that God is doing the most – allowing us to bring encouragement to the leaders that are on the ground.
Yesterday we remembered our past trips with Scott as we took to Mt Arbel for a full yet exhilarating climb up the mountain. It was breathtakingly beautiful at the top where it overlooks the Sea of Galilee. This is the mountain where Jesus might have gone away to pray. The weather is unseasonably warm right now at a whopping 102 degrees. Needless to say, it was a little warm trekking up those trails. And then to end the day we went to have a final dinner overlooking the Sea of Galilee.
It has been an incredible week and we are so thankful for the opportunities we have had to serve in Israel. And now we turn towards home….
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