I haven’t blogged the last few weeks because Karen and I took a trip to Israel. We were in the country for a little over two weeks. What a trip it was!

Two years ago good friends of ours emigrated to Israel and they now live in the Negev about 45 minutes south of Beer Sheva (Abraham’s old home town).We stayed with them from time to time and also traveled with them to Jerusalem and throughout Galilee. In all, driving about 2,000 miles, we saw almost every aspect of the land.

It was really wonderful to get a first-hand look at all I’ve learned about Israel over years of reading about it in the Bible. It certainly gives one a good sense of perspective when coming across names and places in the Word.

It is also truly amazing what the Jews have done to make their land fruitful. Everywhere we went we saw both new development and crops blanketing the landscape. It leaves no doubt in one’s mind that God is up to something big, just as He predicted millennia ago through His prophets.

If you ever have a chance to go to the Holy Land, I encourage you to jump on the opportunity. You won’t be sorry you spent the time and the money–I guarantee it!