Israel Update – Part One

We started the day with breakfast, worship, powerful prayer and then into the tours for the day. First we toured the Mount of Beatitudes on the Sea of Galilee, where we could see many biblical sites, such as where Jesus fed the 5000 men plus women and children with only 5 loaves and 2 fish. From this place, we could also see across the sea to Gadarene, where Jesus cast the demons into the swine, walked on the water, where He told Peter that ‘upon this rock I build My church.’ We also saw the Golan Heights from where we stood.

The Galilee is the largest source of fresh water in Israel, and is steadily receding, and so Israel needs our prayers for rain. Having enough water is key to the survival of any civilization.

We then went to Capernaum, the home of Peter, and looked at the synagogue a mere stone’s throw away, in which Jesus probably preached often when he stayed in Peter’s home. From there, we went to where the ‘Jesus boat‘ (more on this later) sits on the Galilee.

After that, we boated across to the other side of the sea, worshiping, singing and dancing all the way, to the restaurant where they prepared and served tilapia fish freshly caught from the Galilee. Then, what was anticipated for so long finally came to fruition! We went to the Jordan River baptismal site and with a core team of about 12 people, baptized all who wanted this experience. The travelers were visibly moved and with anointed worship in the background, all enjoyed and were enriched by this experience!

Tomorrow we head out to Eliat, stopping at the Dead Sea and other historically significant sights… anticipating another long and equally amazing day!

Please pray for opportunities to reach out to those we encounter and for powerful prayer times.