Sea of Galilee

     I have just had a highlight experience; a visit to Israel!   One of the most memorable parts of the tour was a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.  At between 600 to 700 feet below sea level, this is probably the lowest freshwater lake and also one of the greatest sources of water for Israel. 
     It was at the Sea of Galilee that Peter walked on the water.  (Matthew 14:29 "And he said, Come.  And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.")   This is also the sea that some disciples left their work to follow Jesus.  (Matthew 4:18-19 "And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.  And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.  And they straightway left their nets, and followed him."  Vs. 21-22 "And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.  And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.")
     Oh, to have the faith of Peter even for just a little while as he stepped out of that boat! Oh, to have the faith of these men who dropped their nets and left their families to follow Jesus!  It takes complete faith and lack of fear.
     Matthew 14: 27 "But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid."