Israel #5

Today we had a chance to sleep in a little. I was able to do a little shopping & eat at my addiction, Apple Pizza. Good grief that pizza is amazing. We got to the bus around 12:30 & went to the Old City of Jerusalem, where the temple & all that stuff used to be. The 2 main things we saw were The Wailing Wall & the Southern Steps.

The Wailing Wall was absolutely mind blowing. I walked down to put my prayer requests in & as I did I just started to cry. The closer I got, the harder I cried. It was an experience that I will never forget. I went down & put my requests in & prayed for I’m not sure how long. Then after I was done I just kept my head rested the Wall and listened to the ladies around me. (The men have a different section of The Wall they go to.) I couldn't understand the words they said, but you could hear the heartfelt conviction in their prayers. It was beautiful. As I walked away I was told to back out, not to turn around & show my back to The Wall. They said that the presence of God lives at there & when you turn your back on it, it’s like turning your back on God. I love the reverence they have.

Then we went to the Southern Steps which was the main gateway into the Old City. So it is 100% certain that Jesus walked on those steps. This is the part I can't really explain accurately. I sat there on those Steps, I looked to my left & I saw the Mt. of Olives then straight ahead I saw Jerusalem & mountains. The places I had been were where Jesus had been yes, but these steps I walked up & down, sat on, touched & prayed on were the very steps His feet walked. I still really have no way to describe what it felt like to be there.

We walked around the Old City & it was amazing. While we were down by the Wailing Wall they had a few weddings going on. The weddings weren’t on the main level of the Wailing Wall but around that area somewhere. One bride came to The Wall to pray, which was so cool because older ladies kept saying blessings her as she walking away.

They had a swearing in ceremony for some Israeli soldiers as well. It was for the parachuters. They were sworn in then given their Bibles & their gun; I love that combo. It was so great to see. The guys were singing, throwing each other in the air & going nuts.

This day was so great. I have a strong relationship with the Lord, but this day I feel as really deepened that. You can’t be somewhere where you know He walked, where His feet have actually touched and not be impacted. It’s impossible. I can’t wait for tomorrow bc of what’s left to see. It’s the last day of touring, but I’m positive it will be the best.