We started off our day, by visiting the Sea of Galilee. Just knowing all the stories that I’ve read in the Bible, especially the one talking about Jesus walking on water, and helping his disciples, left me with a joy in my heart. Once we were on the shore, we went into this museum, which held a boat that dates back 2,000 years, around the time of Jesus. It was found in the sea at a time when it was receding, and it took many people to try and dig it up, before it was destroyed. Since it had been kept under water for so long, the wood was water logged, and acted as a sponge, so much to the point that it would just peal apart in one’s hands. The team of specialists had to dig it up, while spraying it with water, so that it wouldn’t dry out, and then had to fill it with foam to preserve its shape as they lifted it out of the sea. Today it’s on display in the museum, for all to see. After we saw the ancient boat, we took our own boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. It was an amazing, fun experience that I shall remember always…especially since it was very hot!
Out of everything we did today, I would have to say that most remarkable experience was getting baptized in the Jordan River. At first I never really intended on getting baptized again, when I thought about it…I mean I had already been baptized, so why should I pay $10 to be able to do it in the Jordan River? But God has been speaking to my heart so much since I’ve been here, and I couldn’t help but just be re-baptized. I don’t see it as a re-dedication of my life to him, in a sense I see it rather as an agreement to follow his will. He’s called me into the ministry and as of now I am following Him with my entire heart. All I want to do is live out my life praising, worshipping, and pleasing him…and if there’s more I can do, of course I’ll do it. As of right now I have put my life in his hands, his spirit is upon me, and I’m willing to put all my faith and trust in Him.
I’m excited to see what he has planned out for my life…where he’ll take me next, I have no idea. But what I do know is that no matter what he decides for my future, it’ll be ok because his will is more than enough for me. Having God in my life is more than anything I can ask for. Right now I write to tell you all about my faith in Christ, and that he’s done so much in my life, that I want to run out in the streets and shout his name!
So, as I look back to the arguments I’ve been having with myself these past few weeks about getting baptized again, I can’t help but laugh. God speaks to me in so many ways, yet it takes something to smack me in the face in order for me to listen. With this life-long commitment I have, a covenant if you will, I’m going after God’s own heart, for he has just filled mine completely!!!
Out of everything we did today, I would have to say that most remarkable experience was getting baptized in the Jordan River. At first I never really intended on getting baptized again, when I thought about it…I mean I had already been baptized, so why should I pay $10 to be able to do it in the Jordan River? But God has been speaking to my heart so much since I’ve been here, and I couldn’t help but just be re-baptized. I don’t see it as a re-dedication of my life to him, in a sense I see it rather as an agreement to follow his will. He’s called me into the ministry and as of now I am following Him with my entire heart. All I want to do is live out my life praising, worshipping, and pleasing him…and if there’s more I can do, of course I’ll do it. As of right now I have put my life in his hands, his spirit is upon me, and I’m willing to put all my faith and trust in Him.
I’m excited to see what he has planned out for my life…where he’ll take me next, I have no idea. But what I do know is that no matter what he decides for my future, it’ll be ok because his will is more than enough for me. Having God in my life is more than anything I can ask for. Right now I write to tell you all about my faith in Christ, and that he’s done so much in my life, that I want to run out in the streets and shout his name!
So, as I look back to the arguments I’ve been having with myself these past few weeks about getting baptized again, I can’t help but laugh. God speaks to me in so many ways, yet it takes something to smack me in the face in order for me to listen. With this life-long commitment I have, a covenant if you will, I’m going after God’s own heart, for he has just filled mine completely!!!
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