Into The World Within

It has been said that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.  A journey to the world of the Bible prompts reflection and introspection and we have indeed traveled into the world within.  When one travels here , the self is found in a new way. We are more attentive.  A part of the heart is touched that lies low at home. 

Our Sabbath began with worship on the beach - the text was about Jesus stilling the storm and we were reminded that Jesus is always in the boat with us, wherever we are and in whatever culture we travel .  Our journey today took us close to the borders of both Syria and Lebanon.  There were constant reminders of past conflicts that have consumed this land. Constant reminders too of how close other cultures were to Jesus, and what a master he was at including all.    Lunch in a Druze village included a sample of a very different culture, a traditional Druze cheese sandwich of goat cheese in paper thin bread.  See the preparation process above.  As Mark Twain said, "Travel is fatal to prejudice".  Ones world vision widens when moving among God's children from different lands.

Our world is bigger as are our hearts.
Blessings,
Mary Hulst