In His Steps - Day 1

After a hard time finding a place to stay in Nazareth, we finally started our hundred mile hike to the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River.

I was moved to see the ruins of the first century village. Knowing that only 400 people lived there at the time, I could sense what it must’ve been like for Jesus to have grown up there knowing every inch and person in that town. 

The Jesus Trail is marked by painted orange and white stripes, as seen in one of the pictures. It was hard to leave the paved street and go up a narrow path, but it had scriptural backing.

It’s estimated that Jesus would walk 20 miles a day when going somewhere.  It was good to take the time to feel the challenge of doing the same and have some great talks with Jose. I could visualize Jesus doing the same with his disciples as well as meeting new people.

Reflection: How could you make the effort to get off the broad road of everyday busyness, and take some time to walk and talk with God and others?

”“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.“

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

List of photos:

1. Starting the Jesus Trail at a 14th century Muslim mansion converted to a hostel sporting my Fresno cup and hat
2. Excavations of the first century village of Nazareth
3. The Jesus Trail has white and orange markings and often goes into very rugged terrain. 
4. It’s beautiful terrain as well
5. Eli was a funny man we met at the market
6. New York Pizza owner, who used to run a pizza place in Brooklyn