Onto Greece!

Today we leave our beautiful tour group and head to Greece ❤️
I don't have the words to describe the impact of this tour.. But I'll try anyway.. Some thoughts on the Holy Land of Israel and Jordan..everywhere you look there is evidence of conflict.. from 2000 years ago to very recent wars in my lifetime and unrest on the borders today. Israel's hostile neighbours are sooo close, and even within the state of Israel the different religious groups living at such close quarters strike a tenuous kind of peace that seems very fragile.
Unlike Australia whose government seems focused on finding reasons to exclude refugees, Israel has assimilated thousands upon thousands of Jews, believing they DESERVE to be there.. Such a different way of looking at it..a definite miracle in the way the state of Israel has developed in recent history
Walking on the very ground where our Lord trod, and seeing the undeniable proof here has been a faith strengthening experience we will never forget. Likewise, visiting the 7 churches in Asia minor (Turkey) has been an eye opener. At times I felt like I was in a Sunday School play.. bringing the stories to life!!
Reading the Bible and singing certain hymns will hold a far greater significance now. I feel as if I am seeing things in colour for the first time. It's been emotional and mind blowing. As a side benefit (and possibly even more precious) we have made many new connections that I feel will be lifelong friends ❤️
Most days on the bus we sang this song, which has become our theme song.."Ancient words, ever true, changing me and changing you.. We have come with open hearts.. Oh let the ancient words impart"🎶
(In other news.. a highlight of the trip was facetiming Caleb who learnt to say 'Granny' while we were away 😍❤️)
Tonight we arrived safely at Athens and had a brief explore in the balmy evening.. beautiful cobblestone streets with cool live music and eateries. Can't wait to see it in daylight tomorrow!Baca selengkapnya