When we were welcomed in on our first evening in Jerusalem, one of the first things that was said was, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, or you will miss the blessing of today.”
When we were welcomed in on our first evening in Jerusalem, one of the first things that was said was, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, or you will miss the blessing of today.”
On the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, the Israel Tour participants explored the ruins of Caesarea Maritima and The Joshua Fund’s warehouse, where food and other necessities are stored until they are distributed to people in need.
“He answered and said, ‘Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?’ And Jesus said to him, ‘You have both seen Him and it is He who is talking with you.’ Then he said, ‘Lord, I believe!’ And he worshiped Him.” –Luke 9:36
“And in that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which faces Jerusalem on the east. And the Mount of Olives shall be split in two from east to west, making a very large valley; half of the mountain toward the north and half of it toward the south.” – Zechariah 14:4
The Joshua Fund Israel tour participated in a "Day of Service" while on tour. Here is an overview from Joel as well as impressions from several tour participants.
Joel talks about The Joshua Fund Israel tour as they visit Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee.
Believers on the Israel Tour were not limited to touring ruins, where old stones serve as relics of the past. They touched “living stones” as they watched God change lives.
Joel talks about where The Joshua Fund Israel tour travelled to and experienced on the first day of touring outside of Jerusalem.
“Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” –Mark 1:21-22
Peaceful farmland, singing birds, flowering trees, busy butterflies—it’s hard to believe this lovely place has been the setting of so many bloody conflicts and will play host to the Battle of Armageddon.
On the final day of the Epicenter conference, attendees were encouraged over and over to pray for Israel and her neighbors.
