All the 33 of us returned safely on 11 Dec. The Lord had helped me 'endured' the pilgrimage physically. My body was in 'discomfort mode' throughout the journey from Doha/Cairo/Sinai/Israel/Jordan back to Spore - jet lag, dehydration, constipation, pain on skull n neck even under umbrella n cap (my body seems to absorb heat quickly), diarrhea, heat rashes on the body in spite Cold Cream(i have atopic skin - humidity is good for me), by the time i 'found' Jerusalem, i was 'dumbfounded' (lost my voice that day).
I experienced 3 spiritual encounters during the journey. The first encounter was when my hand touched the Western Wall in Jerusalem. I felt as if my heart met with God's. I brought no petition to Him except to tell Him i love Him and thank Him for extending His love to me. The second encounter was a very heavy heart as i walked up and down the flight of stone steps Jesus took during His last days on earth. I could as if experienced His mixed emotions as He was confronted with life & death issues unique to His calling. The most intimate encounter i shared with Christ was when He ministered to my inner being on the Sea of Galilee. His words of comfort in Aramic moved me to tears.
It's a worthwhile trip on the whole altho' i didn't venture to climb Mt Sinai. The Bible now comes alive and has a familiar feel to it after having seen the places. Yes, Jesus is alive and real to those who are spiritually alive to Him. Praise God for sustaining the 33 of us. My walking shoes decided to stay back in Israel... I crossed the border from Israel to Jordan (& on to Mt Nebo) on slippers bought on impulse/divine directive at Jericho! God saw to it that i didn't return bare-footed! I am glad to be back in Oasis Spore and the humidity that i need. :)
Shalom to you n loved ones this Christmas and in the new year!
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