Day 9

First part of the day one at Jerusalem we spent in Bethlehem. We were at the place where Jesus was born, where were shepherds on the field and heard the news of Jesus birth. But we had another tour guide and excursion was confused. I hardly could hear him and not interesting information. Temple of Christmas (Birth of Jesus Christ) is rebuilding now. So it’s like a construction side. When we were in the cave, where Mary and Joseph stayed and Jesus was born, we sang Silent night and Joy to the World. But I can’t feel all the beauty because of the crowd of people and hurry tempo of excursion. And all places is probably the right one.

After this excursion we went for shopping.

In the evening we had service for the beginning of the Sabbath (on Saturday). Host of the house (wife) burnt Sabbath candles. Then we blessed bread and grapes juice. And after this blessed children. For almost 2 hour we heard about Saturday and Sabbath.

Some thoughts from all day:
Our prayer should be based on faith. It’s the main thing, which we must have, when we’re going to pray.
Sabbath it’s mustn’t be just on Saturday. It can be whenever but the meaning is important. If it’s Sunday for us, we shouldn’t do any work and give this day for God. It’s not about the day of the week; it’s about goal and meaning.

In the evening again we went to the Western Wall. Almost on one was there. But I had time and place to pray and sing.
Next day is full of excursion. Again and again praying for God’s work and peace.