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For many, many years now I have had a deep longing to visit Galilee. I think it may have been kindled by a verse from a hymn we used to sing at school, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind:
Oh Sabbath rest by Galilee,
Oh calm of hills above
Where Jesus knelt to share with thee, the silence of eternity
Interpreted by love.
Whether or not this was what sparked my dream, I have finally been shown by God that I can now go [many obstacles always presented themselves previously]. And look where I will be sharing this silence of eternity…
Image from https://www.cmj-israel.org/beit-bracha
The guest house is run by the CMJ and overlooks the lake from this wonderful terrace. I have booked 4 nights next November and am so excited.
The name of the place is Beit Bracha [House of Blessing] and it is sited in Migdal, near Tiberias. It is believed that Mary Magdalene came from here and I have discovered there is LOADS of archaeology from the 1st century to see. History nut that I am, this is amazingly awesome, as is God 🙂
These pictures are from the historical site, which includes a synagogue [where Jesus more than likely taught!], a market place, a wharf and a mansion. Can you imagine how amazing this will be? To see and maybe touch [when officials aren’t looking, perhaps] all these stones from this point in history? I am squeaking with excitement!!!
Images from https://www.go-telaviv.com/migdal-israel.html
From what I have read, this stone, above, is actually the most important artefact to be uncovered – it is the oldest known depiction of the 2nd Temple and its menorah. I’m sure I’ll have loads to tell you about it when I get home again.
Meanwhile, for more information, try some of these links:
The Travelling Hamster 