In September of 2015 my husband Val and I individually, on the same day, in the same hour, heard a message from God. Go to Israel. It was very surprising and we weren't sure what to think. So we prayed. Within a week God had unexpectedly provided the funds for us to join a tour and visit the Holy Land for three weeks.
Val took a trip to Israel about 8 years ago or so with his church. The tour company they used was Educational Opportunities out of Florida. They did a great job so we decided to join one of their tours this time also.
We are spending 2 nights in New Jersey before flying to Tel Aviv on Monday January 25. I wanted to be able to attend a worship service at Brooklyn Tabernacle so we are!
The first two weeks of our trip we will be visiting all of the main tourist sights, plus a few archeological digs, AND finish our organized tour portion with a visit to Petra in Jordan! Then we will spend 5 Days in Jerusalem, and another 5 Days in Haifa before returning home.
We leave in 6 Days! There is so much to do, packing, getting things ready at Divine Beauty Studio, bills set up to be paid for home and business, kids provided for. I will be relieved once we get settled on the airplane in Detroit.
Many of my clients, and one of my daughter's have expressed concern over our safety. I have thought about it myself. The middle east is in such turmoil. My answer is this :
"If then you have been raised with Christ seek the things that are above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. FOR YOU HAVE DIED, AND YOUR LIFE IS HIDDEN WITH CHRIST IN GOD. When Christ, who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." Col. 3:1-4
One day we will each shed this body of flesh and blood. We won't live forever. All the days of my life are safely hidden in the loving hands of my savior Jesus Christ. We aren't going to be stupid, we will do our best to avoid dangerous situations. But in the end, what happens to Val and me is up to God. He won't bring us home to heaven until our assignment in advancing his kingdom on earth is finished. We aren't worried. We are safe whether we live or die. So the adventure begins!
I will post pictures and reports as I can, to this blog. I'm not a fan of Face Book so don't expect to see much there.
Please lift Val and me up to God in prayer. We are looking forward to "walking" with Christ Jesus as we visit the place he lived, died, and rose again, and I'm excited to share it with you! Cynthia
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