Not-So End of Day 5

Well we are at the air port and finished with the teaching of day five but we are about 8 hours from being at our hotel, so it's not really over.  We journeyed the ancient path up Mount Carmel learning more about what the kingdom is and how we bring it.  We learned with Elijah that its not by might nor by power, but by G-d's Spirit.   Elijah on the mountain called down fire from heaven consuming a bull, twelve stone and the water that had been poured over it all, and the next day he had to flee for his life because nothing had really changed.  he continues to call down the fire of G-d but it does not change things.  then G-d sends him to take a disciple, just one.  When Elijah asks his disciple Elisha what he wants he says double what you had.  I am not sure exactly what to expect in Turkey but I believe that we must take that kind of passion with us if we want to bring the kingdom of heaven.  

It has been a fast paced day that we are rushing to make planes and a bus eventually, but so far we are doing well and have about 45 minutes to sit and relax.  It is hard to keep track of the days but I am trying.  I already see our world and culture creeping back in as people make there mad dash for Mcdonalds here at the airport, I realize it seems small but it is hard for me after spending the morning at a crusader fort outside Galilee listening to the horrible atrocities that were committed to millions of people in the name of our Messiah Jesus.  It is horrible, Jesus came to bring shalom and yet for 1800 years his followers have brought chaos.  I know most of you and you know me, our lives have enough chaos in them.  It is time we brought peace to one another and to the world we live in, one disciple at a time.

I am praying for you all as G-d lays you on my heart, especially our children, that G-d will make them a generation that is passionate for his name.  

Tben

(just a few pictures for now...will try to find more later)

View from the Crusader fort. 

The thornbushes along the path.