Day 12 – Going Home Today's Key Passages: Micah 6:8 ; Hebrews 13:1-2 , 14-16 ; Isaiah 54:5-10 ; Ezekiel 47:1-12 ; Revelation 21:1-27 , 22:1-5 ; Genesis 2:8-14 Day 12 was supposed to be our travel day home. Obviously, we won’t be going to Israel as planned. Instead of reflecting on traveling home, let’s consider more of an eternal perspective and reflect on going home. Even though we aren’t travelers, we are sojourners (temporary residents). Hebrews 11, the ‘hall of faith’ chapter, says “These [the descendants of Abraham] all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeting them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth” (v. 13). Paul tells us “our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20) Let’s briefly ponder three questions: What should we do with our time on earth, especially in the midst of where we are and what the world is
Day 11 – Light to the Nations This was to be our last day in Israel, and we would have started our morning by reflecting on Psalm 133 , which opens with, “ Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! ” (Ps. 133:1). At this point in our trip, our team would be like family, having experienced so much of the biblical story in the Land together. And yet, as we reflect on this passage in the midst of what is happening in Israel today, our hearts should long for peace and unity. David ponders on the goodness and joy of living in a united nation at peace with his fellow countrymen. Unity among brothers is a rare and precious experience. He references the oils poured over the head and beard of Aaron as he was anointed High Priest unto the Lord ( Lev. 8:1-12 ). The anointing of a High Priest was a joyous occasion that did not happen often. And the dew of Mount Hermon that provided lifegiving water for the Land. Today, the Land is in turmoil as horrific events and