The disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat. ~John 6:19
The brochure says that the boat we’re about to board is authentic to Jesus’ day. I’m doubtful — the boat is very large, and roofed, with speakers that blast contemporary praise and worship music.
I don’t prefer the music. I wonder: Would Jesus have liked this music? Does he appreciate it now?
Yet the sun sparkles on the water, as it did in Jesus’ day. The water in the Sea of Galilee is the same body of water that the disciples fished from, that Jesus walked on, that Peter sank in.
I feel heady and surprise myself by singing along to the music.
When have you felt the presence of God through an experience that surprised you?
Prayer: O Spirit, thank you for appearing in unexpected ways.
This material is adapted from my book, Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land.
The photo of the boat is mine.
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