Day 05 - Galilee: Katzrin Village, Tel Dan, Caesarea Philippi, and Golan Heights

Every day is my new favorite day, as we get deeper into "conquering the land”, becoming one with the land and people of our ancestors in Israel. We started today with a cultural immersion, experiential learning opportunity to help us understand the challenges and joys of 1st-century village life. We pressed olives to make olive oil, kneaded dough to prepare bread, and spent time visiting a Jewish home as the master of the house freely opened it up for us, with no thought of limited space or resources. They had enough… “Always Enough” to share!

From there we visited the beautiful waters of Tel Dan and learned the dangers of compromise when we don't stand firm in our beliefs and worship of the One True God. Likewise, when we went to Caesarea Philippi, we examined Jesus’ dismay as He saw the prolific debauchery around pagan worship, asking His followers – “Who do YOU say I am?” We pondered this question for ourselves, reflecting on how we act and how our actions, and even our thoughts, would truthfully answer this question.

We finished the day in the Golan Heights, remembering about God's faithfulness in promising this land to His people for centuries. He is The great I AM - the Rock on which His people can stand yesterday, today and tomorrow – mighty to save when we humble ourselves and call upon His Name. Our rock, our fortress, our help in times of trouble – the One True God – Baruchashem- Amen!

Suzanne Scott-Trammell