After a long and tiring journey for us all John, Carol, Glenys and myself met in Jerusalem at the Jaffa Gate. What a surreal experience it is to be here in the city that is cherished and loved by our Father YHVH and so many throughout the ages.
We arrived in time for the start of Shabbat and after sorting out our rooms we followed the steady stream of faithful Jews to pray at the Western Wall. How can I adequately convey how special and moving this event was? Walking down the narrow alleys, paved in beautiful stones smoothed with time and countless feet, was something I will always treasure.
Once we entered the Western Wall precinct the feeling and obvious realisation was that although we love and are loved by the same Father, we are not part of this first born nation but so very privileged to share in the blessings and inheritance through Yeshua the Messiah. Welcome but separate. Being a shabbat no photos were permitted.
We moved down to the wall to join in the prayers and to be part of the din of voices lifting up prayers was overwhelming. The importance and relevance of the Wall is evident and its beauty astounding and emotional. The Scriptures came alive in that moment as I watched the birds settle in the stones and saw the plants growing here and there.
The various sects and flavours of Judaism is represented and whilst the sectariarism and politics is acknowledged, the fact remains their faithfulness and obvious devotion to the Father is inspiring and humbling. Now when I pray for His people and beloved city it will be with far more conviction and heart.
Unfortunately one thing that disturbed me was the intrusiveness of the christian women who thought it was appropriate to sing loudly and dance in the women's section.
What an immense privilege to be here and I look forward to seeing and experiencing the rest of this beloved land.
Once we entered the Western Wall precinct the feeling and obvious realisation was that although we love and are loved by the same Father, we are not part of this first born nation but so very privileged to share in the blessings and inheritance through Yeshua the Messiah. Welcome but separate. Being a shabbat no photos were permitted.
We moved down to the wall to join in the prayers and to be part of the din of voices lifting up prayers was overwhelming. The importance and relevance of the Wall is evident and its beauty astounding and emotional. The Scriptures came alive in that moment as I watched the birds settle in the stones and saw the plants growing here and there.
The various sects and flavours of Judaism is represented and whilst the sectariarism and politics is acknowledged, the fact remains their faithfulness and obvious devotion to the Father is inspiring and humbling. Now when I pray for His people and beloved city it will be with far more conviction and heart.
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| I'm taking you all in my heart and in my bag, even though I didn't have photos of everyone to include in the photo |
Unfortunately one thing that disturbed me was the intrusiveness of the christian women who thought it was appropriate to sing loudly and dance in the women's section.
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| Where we are staying only meters from Jaffa Gate |
What an immense privilege to be here and I look forward to seeing and experiencing the rest of this beloved land.
Love the blog and pix A. Sure does look like a lot of walking to be done and many steps especially to your accommodation. Are you on the top floor?!
ReplyDeleteLove the "Amelie" theme of us. Instead of a gnome, you're taking us with you on your holidays. :-)
Keep safe and keep enjoying yourselves.
Love
C & Pikes