By Pastor Bobby Blakey
Israel Day 1
Arrival in Tel Aviv
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Today our Compass Israel Team touched down in Tel Aviv. As we landed we were treated to a beautiful view of this modern city. Many of us were surprised how much it looked like Orange County! We are staying at a 4 Star hotel right on the Mediterranean Sea and many of us spent the day outside enjoying the salty air and gentle breeze!
Tonight Pastor Pete led us on a walk over to the old city of Joppa. This is a historic town that two Biblical characters were sent out from. Jonah the prophet set sail from Joppa after God told him to go to Nineveh (Unfortunately he went the wrong way!). And the apostle Peter received a vision while he was in this city recorded in Acts 10:9-23. In this vision Peter saw unclean animals but heard a voice telling him to “Kill and eat!” The voice went on to say, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” This vision was about more than what foods Peter and the Jews could eat, it was about taking the gospel to the Gentiles. As Peter was still thinking about his vision, messengers from Cornelius, a Roman centurion in Caesarea, arrived and asked Peter to come speak to him. In the old city of Joppa both of these men were asked to take God’s message to the Gentiles, non-Jewish people like us! This caused me to take a moment and thank God today! The good news of salvation isn’t just for one nation, but for people all over the world. Praise the Lord!
Romans 10:12-13 – For there is no distinction between Jew and Getile – the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for “Everyone who call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
This also inspired me to be one of the Lord’s messengers. I don’t want to sail the other way! I want to spread this good news with anyone, no matter who they are or where they come from. May the Lord give us opportunities to proclaim the gospel!
Romans 10:14-15 – How, then, can they call on the one they have not believe in? And how can they believe in the one whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Today we got to follow the footsteps of Peter, God’s messenger, and it was beautiful. Stay tuned as we follow his journey up the coast to Caesarea tomorrow!
For more photos from day one of the trip view the Israel 2008 photo gallery!
Thanks for this great video…almost like we are right there with you!
Thanks so much for taking the time to put these videos together. It is real exciting to see what you all are up to. We miss you here already and are praying daily for you. Enjoy the time!
What a great video and the scriptures that go along with the specific sites you are visiting. We are praying for a great trip for all of you. Keep those videos coming!
How exciting to get this peek into your travels! What a wonderful video and post. You are so blessed to be there. I’m praying for you and that God would be glorified through your time.
Great memories of Joppa. Remember last year how Pastor Mike almost got hit by a bus!
Anyhow, hope you all will have a great time at Galilee.
Great Videos. Thanks for taking the time to post them!!! Technology is great, huh? We will be praying for all of you.
Jeff
Hey. I hope your flight was good. Have a good time in Israel! I liked the videos by the way, and I am praying for you mom, and everybody else that went.
Salam…oh wait, I mean Shalom! Keep sending back those videos, and I pray for your safety.
What a blessing to be able to go to a place like Israel! I am praying for all of you. Have a great trip!
It’s nice to witness CBC’s most excellent Israel adventure. Great video great photos.
Thank you all for the video.
It is so great to be able to read about and watch your amazing adventure. Thanks for taking the time to post blogs, videos and photos. I am soooo glad to see you ALL made it
together, safely. May God bless your trip.
Good to see you guys enjoying Israel already! But the fun has only just begun for you guys! Enjoy the Caesarea and the road to Galilee!
Tyler and I love the video, we’ve watched it a few times! Great blog, Bobby, looking forward to the recap of Day 2! Glad you guys are having a great time, I’m praying for you all.
Amazing!! That sunset was breath taking…..I wish I could have gone…Can’t wait to see tomorrow’s video
I’m having a vicariously great time. Keep those beautiful pictures coming. This is really exciting!
Excellent job of reporting to us back here at home. Keep it up - we’re tracking with you.
We are praying frequently that your time will be rich and that you will be enabled to serve our God and Saviour in expanding ways as a result of your experiences in Israel.
Blessings -
Val! I am loving seeing you in via video! I am praying for you and the whole team to be blessed in your time there! It’s definitely a blessing watching from home! Your smile speaks volumes! Miss you! Love, Hopey