We will be staying at the Holy Family Hotel in Bethlehem for the majority of our stay in Israel. That name stands out to me bringing back memories.
After I spoke at a Lenten lunch several years back I was approached by Father Tom one of my pastor friends in town who said that he never thought he would see the day that the Assembly Of God pastor spoke on the holy family. I quickly understood that he was talking about Mary, Joseph, and Jesus the earthly family of our Savior Jesus Christ. I spoke about Mary and Joseph taking their 12 year old son to the Passover. I briefly shared about their short coming in leaving Him behind sharing how important it is that we keep our eyes on Jesus.
I then realized the emphasis that he was placing on this entire family unit. I have deep love and respect for Mary and Joseph our Lord’s earthly parents but my heart belongs to Jesus. I believe that the greatest blessing of this trip will not be staying at the Holy Family Hotel but will be walking where Jesus walked.
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