My
first visit to Israel landed me smack in the middle of Holy Week. An unexpected surprise literally swept me off
my feet in Jerusalem on Good Friday. I
invite you join me at Truth Rejoices today where my friend, Jeannie, encouraged
me to share my story. I hope you like
it! Click here where you can read about
my adventure and feel free to leave a comment.
I’ll be sure to read them. Happy
Easter, friends.
I’m currently in one of those places where you lay out all the options and then you make the best decision. It seems, however, like none of the choices are fair or attractive. I know God will help me in my situation because I desire His guidance. I’m clinging to His Word which promises that ALL things work together for good for those that love God and are called according to His purpose, Romans 8:28. I heard a great teaching this week about seeking God’s will and all the freedom that surrender brings. We can know that God is bringing about a victory if we trust Him with each and every decision. The speaker illustrated his point with a famous painting. The painting depicts a look of despair on the chess player’s face. He’s playing Satan and his soul is at stake. It looks like Satan is winning. Checkmate! When Paul Morphy saw this painting back in the 1800’s, he set up a chess board and aligned the pieces to reflect the painting. Being a world champion, he studied the board. His conclusi
Oh my friend...how exciting that must have been...especially being taken up in that huge crowd. You must have felt at some point as if this was actually happening in the time of Jesus being there with you. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful experience with us. xx
ReplyDeleteLeft a comment over at your friend's blog! But wow, what an experience! I'm not much of a traveler, but lately I'm been thinking of visiting Israel; we shall see.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter!
betty
Wow. That gave me chills, Mary. I'm not sure (that) I might not have panicked. To be there during Holy Week had to have been such a privilege.
ReplyDeleteVia Dolorosa - the way of grief. The most meaningful thing for Christians to do while in old Jerusalem is to walk on this road, believed to be the path on which Jesus walked to his crucification. A lifetime experience!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing of an experience. I dream of seeing the Holy Land. I have often dreamed of making Aliyah, too.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you for writing about your taste of Israel, so that others may be part of that beautiful memory of yours.
Hasi
Oh, it was so nice to click over and read of your wonderful adventure! Thank you for sharing and for all you do. May the dear Lord bless you on this wonderful Easter day and always! Much love to you!
ReplyDeleteLord have mercy, I have the Holy Bumps! How very exciting you must have been! I want to go.......Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be in such a blessed place during that special time! My dream has always been to travel to the Holy Land. I will certainly read your thoughts on the link. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteMy dream location for Holy Week. Best place for the season really.
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