As I write this reflection, our group is
starting our second week of a 15 day journey through Israel. I am amazed at all
the resources, pictures and comments everyone has! Each night we gather for a
time of reflection. The first few nights at least one person in the group would
comment on their hesitations of coming on this journey due to safety concerns.
Those comments were certainly always followed up by statements such as, “So
where is all this trouble we keep hearing about?”
Several
have commented that well-meaning family members and friends questioned the
wisdom of traveling to Israel in light of the safety issues. Tonight, during
our reflections, a group member stated it quite well, “I have to say to anyone
who is hesitant about traveling to Israel not to listen to people who have not
been there. Israel is perfectly safe.”
What a
memorable, life changing experience this is! I think the mix of wonderful,
diverse people make it an even more special journey. I feel very blessed and I
am tremendously grateful for having had the opportunity to share this
experience with a great group of people. Blessings to all of you...we will
never forget this experience!
Rev. Paul Smith, JCBS SoJourner
Lexington, Missouri
January 4, 2013
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