This morning, we left Amman and drove to Fortress Machaerus, which was constructed by Herod the Great. The dance floor here is where Salome, the daughter of Herodian, danced before Herod Antipas. He granted her a wish, and she asked for the head of John the Baptist. Even though John declared Jesus to be the lamb of God, he doubted when he was being persecuted.
It's a reminder to not doubt in the darkness what God has shown us to be true in the light.
Jesus sent a message back to John telling him that the blind see and the lame walk but left out setting the captives free (Isaiah 61). Ultimately, Jesus did set John free - it just wasn't in this lifetime.Read more
JordanMadabaMukāwir31°34’3” N 35°37’27” E
JordanMadabaMukāwir31°34’3” N 35°37’27” E