The Israel Blog Tour: The Sea of Galilee

Religious Leaders Seek a Sign...

Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. He answered and said to them, "When it is evening you say, '[It will be] fair weather, for the sky is red'; "and in the morning, '[It will be] foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.' Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot [discern] the signs of the times. "A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah." And He left them and departed. Matt 16:1-4

Skirting His way around the Sea of Galilee, Jesus needs spiritual, mental and physical refueling. He is exhausted from the past three days of healing the sick, blind, lame, multitudes of miracles and feeding the four thousand. After sending the crowd away He takes a deep breath. He can’t wait to be alone with His Father in prayer. But, in a moment’s notice the high and mighty spiritual leaders approach Him. Knowing their motives before a word is spoken, Jesus listens. Their haughty smiles tell it all as they test Him and prod for answers. Imagine Jesus looking into the heavens and seeing the fierceness of red sky. Using this real life analogy, He goes on to share His wisdom – wisdom they neither recognize nor desire to acknowledge. As Jesus turns to walk away, His heavy heart beats faster… He knows His Hour is coming soon! 

Are you seeking a sign? Something other than Jesus Himself? In Him is everything. He is all we need. This is so exciting... the more we seek Him, the more we find Him. Don't look for outward signs or things of this world to bring you comfort. Look to Jesus! He is the answer to everything!

This picture was taken about 6am from the balcony of my hotel room in Tiberius over-looking the Sea of Galilee. What a sight I will never forget!

From My Heart to Yours,

Carla McDougal

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