Today we spent time in Bethlehem. Our travels took us to the Shepherd's Field, site of the angels telling the shepherds that Jesus has been born in a manger. We also saw the Church or Balsilica of the Nativity. The Star is the presumed site of Jesus birth. It is a place a great reverence. I saw a young woman on her knees in devotion to the Virgin Mary. She said her rosary and crawled on her knees through the church of the Nativity. What devotion!
I am amazed at how the holy sites have been guarded by religious orders, like the Carmelites and Franciscans. We owe them a great debt. Even though the Franciscans could not say Mass for 400 years they remained faithful to keep the holy sites that we now enjoy.
I am also amazed the eternity invaded time. That in the fulness of time, Jesus came, born of a woman, Mary. It is a wonderful thought. Many of us have made several trips to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is a very large basilica that holds the traditional sites of Mt. Calvary and the tomb of Jesus. The largests lines are to see the place where He laid. But guess what? He is not there! He has risen like he said. Go into the world and preach this good news. Hallelujah!
4 comments:
Pastor, you have really brought the history of our Savior alive "in living color." The photos are beautiful. We study God's word on a regular basis, but nothing beats the visuals that you are experiencing. Take it all in. I look forward to your safe return back to CBC.
Pastor G,
This is the trip I have longed to take. You have created a realness for me through picture.This makes me want to know more about our Lord and Savior as well as continue to spread the Good News. I pray for your srtenghth and you are continously in our prayers. We miss you The Haley Family and Taniya said her too.
Pastor G - After reading your comments and looking at your photos, this has to be a life changing experience unlike any other. We believe God is preparing you for a greater work. We are excited about the seeds you will sow into our spirit upon your return. Continue to enjoy!! Bro and Sis Taylor
Dr. Rev. G,
God has promised a great movement in your life, TO SPREAD, to his beautiful bride(church). Through you, we can experience the realness of greater things. He blessed us with you, so that you can give us knowledge of his word and to do the work that He has assigned us to do in this life time. Again, through your wonderful walk of life experiences, we will have a much deeper and spritual realationship with God to do His will and not our own.
Thank God for the blessings He's given you to bring to us.
Have a safe trip home, your C.M.B.C. family miss ya!
Peace Maker
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