Memorable Moments in the Holy Land Invites Readers on a Faith-Filled Journey

 

One elderly former pastor from our church recently sent me the sweetest letter after he read my book in which he wrote: "Thank you for taking me on my long-desired journey to the Holy Land! Memorable Moments in the Holy Land is a spiritually-moving blend of awesome visual encounter, rich fellowship with fellow believers, worship, and thanksgiving. It allows me to "see" many of the places that previously I have only "seen" through the reading of scripture. Many of the members of our church are being blessed by your sharing of family experiences, devotional thoughts, and comments on our worship experiences. Please, keep writing...again, thank you for writing the book, As I said earlier, it is my Holy Land trip. For years I've had an inner ear condition that rules out flying, so I'm enjoying the sights and lessons from the Holy Land through your writings."

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Memorable Moments in the Holy Land Invites Readers on a Faith-Filled Journey Through the Places Where the Bible Came to Life

Christian author Beth Willis Miller shares inspiring reflections from multiple pilgrimages that deepen faith, illuminate Scripture, and bring readers closer to the land of the Bible.

LAKELAND, FL — Christian author Beth Willis Miller announces the release of her new inspirational book, “Memorable Moments in the Holy Land,” a heartfelt collection of personal reflections from multiple pilgrimages through the sacred places where the events of Scripture unfolded. Blending biblical history, personal testimony, and devotional insight, the book invites readers to experience the Holy Land in a way that strengthens faith and brings God's Word vividly to life.

From the peaceful shores of the Sea of Galilee to the solemn stillness of the Garden of Gethsemane, each chapter captures meaningful moments from locations central to the Christian faith, including Bethlehem, Capernaum, the Jordan River, the Mount of Olives, the Garden Tomb, and many other biblical sites. Through engaging storytelling and thoughtful reflection, Miller helps readers connect the pages of Scripture with the very places where Jesus lived, taught, ministered, died, and rose again.

The inspiration for the book began in 2000 when Miller traveled to Israel as one of hundreds of women participating in the filming of the Lifeway Bible study “Jesus, the One and Only.” That first pilgrimage ignited a lifelong love for the Holy Land. In the years that followed, she and her husband, Jack Miller, returned on additional pilgrimages with their pastor, Dr. Aaron D. Burgner, and members of Lakes Church, deepening their understanding of Scripture and inspiring the stories and spiritual lessons shared throughout this book.

Rather than serving as a traditional travel guide, “Memorable Moments in the Holy Land” offers readers an invitation to walk spiritually through the land of the Bible. Standing where Jesus taught, watching the sunrise over the Sea of Galilee, praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, and reflecting at the Empty Garden Tomb transformed familiar biblical passages into deeply personal encounters with God's presence. Miller hopes these reflections will inspire readers to experience the same renewed appreciation for Scripture and a deeper relationship with Christ.

Written for Christians, Bible study groups, pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone interested in biblical history or faith-based travel, the book is ideal for those preparing for a pilgrimage as well as readers seeking to enrich their personal devotional life without leaving home. Its devotional format makes it well suited for both individual reading and small-group discussion.

"My prayer is that every reader will discover that the Bible is more than history—it is God's living Word," says Miller. "These sacred places reminded me that every page of Scripture points us to Jesus, and I hope this book encourages others to grow in their faith as they journey through the Holy Land from wherever they are. Miller shared this recent letter she received: "One elderly former pastor from our church sent me the sweetest letter after he read my book in which he wrote: "Thank you for taking me on my long-desired journey to the Holy Land! Memorable Moments in the Holy Land is a spiritually-moving blend of awesome visual encounter, rich fellowship with fellow believers, worship, and thanksgiving. It allows me to "see" many of the places that previously I have only "seen" through the reading of scripture. Many of the members of our church are being blessed by your sharing of family experiences, devotional thoughts, and comments on our worship experiences. Please, keep writing...again, thank you for writing the book, As I said earlier, it is my Holy Land trip. For years I've had an inner ear condition that rules out flying, so I'm enjoying the sights and lessons from the Holy Land through your writings."

About the Author

Beth Willis Miller is a Christian author whose passion for Scripture has been enriched through years of Bible study and repeated pilgrimages to the Holy Land. Her experiences walking the places recorded in the Bible have inspired a deeper love for God's Word and a desire to help others experience its timeless truth. Through “Memorable Moments in the Holy Land,” she invites readers to encounter the wonder of Scripture with fresh eyes and renewed faith.

Book Information

Title: “Memorable Moments in the Holy Land”
Author: Beth Willis Miller

Available now on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03h6VpZS

Media Contact

Beth Willis Miller
Email: bethwillismiller@gmail.com

CONTENTS

1	Sunrise at the Sea of Galilee
2	Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives
3	From Jerusalem Prayer Center to Lakes Church Prayer Room
4	Magdala by the Sea of Galilee
5	Jordan River Baptism
6	Caesarea by the Mediterranean Sea
7	ASK—Standing on Mount Beatitudes
8	The Southern Steps of the Temple in Jerusalem
9	Tabgha by the Sea of Galilee
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee Who Do You Say That I Am? at Caesarea Philippi Even The Winds and Waves Obey Him Bethlehem—The Shepherds’ Field Beit She’an Crossroads Near Nazareth Temple Mount, Mount Moriah & The Threshing Floor Miraculous Healing at the Pool of Bethesda Elijah on Mount Carmel & Megiddo/Valley of Armageddon The House of Caiaphas in Jerusalem The Western Wall of the Temple in Jerusalem        Video of Lakes Church 2023 Holy Land Pilgramage

EVEN THE WINDS AND WAVES OBEY HIM

 

One elderly former pastor from our church recently sent me the sweetest letter after he read my book in which he wrote: "Thank you for taking me on my long-desired journey to the Holy Land! Memorable Moments in the Holy Land is a spiritually-moving blend of awesome visual encounter, rich fellowship with fellow believers, worship, and thanksgiving. It allows me to "see" many of the places that previously I have only "seen" through the reading of scripture. Many of the members of our church are being blessed by your sharing of family experiences, devotional thoughts, and comments on our worship experiences. Please, keep writing...again, thank you for writing the book, As I said earlier, it is my Holy Land trip. For years I've had an inner ear condition that rules out flying, so I'm enjoying the sights and lessons from the Holy Land through your writings."

"The Jesus Boat" on the Sea of Galilee

Video of Lakes Church Pastor Aaron Burgner sharing on the Sea of Galilee

Mount Arbel pictured in these photos is in the same area where The Jesus Boat was discovered. Just imagine that Jesus would have seen that same mountain from Sea of Galilee that we see today! 

EVEN THE WINDS AND WAVES OBEY HIM

          During our Holy Land Pilgrimage in 2018, our Lakes Church Lead Pastor Dr. Aaron D. Burgner took us to the museum where “The Jesus Boat” is housed. We discovered that the Sea of Galilee yielded an unexpected catch in 1986 — the hull of a fishing boat old enough to have been on the water in the time of Jesus and his disciples.  The remains of The Jesus Boat were found in the muddy lake-bed of the Sea of Galilee, which is actually a freshwater inland lake, during a time of severe drought. The remains were 27 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and 4.3 feet high. This size would have enabled it to carry up to 15 people. Extracting it safely presented a huge challenge to excavators. Conservation of its waterlogged timbers took 11 years. In 2000 the vessel — officially known as “The Ancient Galilee Boat” — went on permanent display in the Yigal Allon Museum at Ginosar, near where it was discovered. Mount Arbel (pictured in these photos) is in the same area where The Jesus Boat was discovered. Just imagine that Jesus would have seen that same mountain from the Sea of Galilee that we see today!

            Our Lakes Church Lead Pastor Dr. Aaron D. Burgner shared a powerful message with us from Matthew 8 while we were on a boat on the Sea of Galilee.

          Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples. Suddenly, a terrible storm came up, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went to him and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” And Jesus answered, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith! Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm. The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him!”—Matthew 8:23-27
          The storm that came up that night struck terror in these veteran fishermen’s hearts. Would they be shipwrecked? Would they perish? They panicked and doubted whether Jesus was aware of or even cared if they drowned. Like the disciples, we sometimes get into troubles that feel so overwhelming, storms that rage so furiously, that we’re sure our boat is about to be swamped and we’ll drown. It may seem to us—as it did to the disciples in these verses—that Jesus is sleeping, that he is unconcerned and unaware of our plight, and we cry, “Lord, save us!” When we are panicked and overwhelmed, Jesus asks us as he did that day on the Sea of Galilee, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!”
          Though the storms will come again and again, Jesus is always with us and is working within us through these experiences to develop a faith that can withstand any tumultuous trial, any waves of difficulty. By the time they reached the other side, they knew something about Jesus that they didn’t know before: He’s sovereign over all creation. There’s nothing beyond the reach of His power. Our trials reveal that He can calm seas and hearts.  
          Even when God seems silent, we need never fear if the Lord is in the boat with us through the storm. Uncomfortable circumstances may continue, but God will prove himself our sure refuge because he has promised he will never forsake us. His name Emmanuel means “God with us.” Because of this truth we can continue to call on the Lord with confidence that he will hear and respond because of his unfailing love.
          LORD, thank you for your promised presence with me today. Although my circumstances may seem overwhelming, I call to you with confidence because you are all powerful and you love me. Come and help me! Save me because of your unfailing love and help me experience you as my sure refuge. I wait expectantly to see you move in a mighty way in my life today. Lord, we forget that you are in the boat with us, that you rule over the wind and waves and storms in our lives. Increase our faith so that even in the midst of great turbulence we will not panic but will trust you to care for us. Let our spirits be able to rest at all times because your presence is always greater than any stormy circumstance we will face. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
          Look Up—meditate on Matthew 8:23-27…pray to see what it reveals about the character of God.
          Look In—as you meditate on Matthew 8:23-27…pray to see how you might apply it to your life. Be propelled to ask galvanizing questions about your discoveries: "Because God is_________, I will_____________."
          Look Out—as you meditate on Matthew 8:23-27…pray to see how you might apply it to your relationships with others. Let the nature of God impact on every relationship, for your good, and for His glory. 

NOTE: I highly recommend a YouTube video filmed live every day with a wonderful online devotion every morning called "Sunrise Stroll & Chat" with Fr Eamon Kelly which records the sunrise every morning from Magdala at the Sea of Galilee. Some days he even climbs to the top of Mount Arbel and films the sunrise from there, since it is adjacent to Magdala. I can imagine Jesus doing the same! It's a wonderful way to start the day! Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys81GaWRvK0

* If you liked this post, you will LOVE this new book: "Memorable Moments in the Holy Land," available on Amazon at this link:  https://a.co/d/06G79jQm

Video of Lakes Church 2023 Holy Land Pilgramage

TABGHA BY THE SEA OF GALILEE

One elderly former pastor from our church recently sent me the sweetest letter after he read my book in which he wrote: "Thank you for taking me on my long-desired journey to the Holy Land! Memorable Moments in the Holy Land is a spiritually-moving blend of awesome visual encounter, rich fellowship with fellow believers, worship, and thanksgiving. It allows me to "see" many of the places that previously I have only "seen" through the reading of scripture. Many of the members of our church are being blessed by your sharing of family experiences, devotional thoughts, and comments on our worship experiences. Please, keep writing...again, thank you for writing the book, As I said earlier, it is my Holy Land trip. For years I've had an inner ear condition that rules out flying, so I'm enjoying the sights and lessons from the Holy Land through your writings."

 

Tabgha by the Sea of Galilee

          During each Holy Land Pilgrimage Lakes Church Lead Pastor Dr. Aaron D. Burgner taught extensively at The Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter, which is a Franciscan church located in Tabgha, Israel, on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. It commemorates, and marks the spot, of Jesus' reinstatement of Peter as chief among the Apostles. The church contains a projection of limestone rock in front of the present altar which is venerated as a "Mensa Christi," Latin for table of Christ. According to tradition this is the spot where Jesus is said to have laid out a breakfast of bread and fish for the Apostles, and told Peter to "Feed my sheep" after the miraculous catch, the third time he appeared to them after his resurrection. (John 21:1–24).
          After Jesus’ resurrection, His disciples were back to what they knew: fishing. But after a night in the boat, they came up empty-handed. Fortunately, a man on the shore offered some guidance; he suggested they cast their nets on the other side of the boat, and they made a massive catch. This was a callback—an inside joke with His boys. By repeating the same directions and results as when He first called them, Jesus was tipping His hand—He was the man on the shoreline. These two fishing stories serve as bookends for Jesus’ time with His disciples. They reveal how He stayed with them after their denial and desertion. We wander, but He stays. He never leaves you to fend for yourself.
          On the same spot of shoreline where the disciples almost certainly docked their boats, there’s a large, flat rock—the kind rugged fishermen might use as a makeshift table. At the direction of Jesus, the disciples caught 153 fish. The first time Jesus filled the disciples’ nets, He said He’d make them fishers ofmen (Luke 5:10). So perhaps these 153 fish are an object lesson—a reminder that they’ll be catching people from among every nation (Revelation 7:9), that the gospel net will pull in “fish” of every kind! One morning after His resurrection, Jesus cooked His disciples breakfast over a charcoal fire like the one Peter sat around when he denied Jesus (John 18:18), these are the only two times the word “charcoal” appears in the Bible. With the familiar sights and smells of the fire, it’s easy to imagine Peter being transported back to that moment, filled with shame and regret. But then, instead of shaming him, Jesus invites him into a beautiful moment of restoration.
          In His great patience and kindness, Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him, paralleling Peter’s three denials. Then Jesus gives him a weighty assignment—serving people. He reminds Peter that the gospel must reach the people of all nations. Even after having this intimate, powerful exchange with Jesus, he immediately takes his eyes off Christ, comparing his assignment to John’s. Peter first experienced that when he walked on water, and he experiences it here when he gets his life’s assignment. Peter fails often, but always and only by taking his eyes off Christ. To love Jesus well in return, we must fix our eyes on Him, not ourselves or others.
          This scripture from John 21 comes to life when you are kneeling at this spot by the Sea of Galilee. I suddenly had a memory of when I was a teenager, a missionary to Uganda, Pastor Webster “Web” Carroll, came to our church to speak. I was fascinated by his stories from the mission field. Many years later, when he was retiring, he came back to our church to share a final message. He asked us to open our Bibles to John 21:1-6…

Later Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there--Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples. Simon Peter said, "I'm going fishing." "We'll come, too," they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night. At dawn the disciples saw Jesus standing on the beach, but they couldn't see who he was. He called out, "Friends, have you caught any fish?" "No," they replied. Then he said, "Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you'll get plenty of fish!" So they did, and they couldn't draw in the net because there were so many fish in it.
          As Pastor Web Carroll began to share his observations of this familiar scripture, he said, “I” is not the most profound company or secure future. It is dangerous for the ego to become the foundation for your tomorrows. If “I” is undependable, “we” is that much more undependable. That “night”—physical night is bad enough, but spiritual night is worse. He explained these words from the Ugandan language, “ushinde” (ends with an “e”) which means “defeat.” He said the word “ushindi”(ends with an “I”) means “victory.”
          Jesus asks, "Do you have any fish?"  Sooner or later somebody has to speak and say, "No, Sir, we don't." Sooner or later we face Jesus Christ, whether we recognize Him or not. "What do you have to show for the last 8 hours you've spent in the water?"  He covers us with His compassion. Just like He did that early morning—to talk to the fish that were there in the water that night. The difference between spiritual victory and spiritual defeat is the Presence of the Lord Jesus.
          He explained this with another Ugandan word, “basi”... it means, “peace, it will be alright, it will be okay.” It is used by mothers nursing their babies, it means '”peace, healing'” as they hold their babies, they pat them saying, “basi, basi” . . . “that's alright, that's alright.” Then he closed his message with John 3:16 and he said, “Just give Jesus a chance, He will give “basi.”
          I have experienced this “basi”… peace…the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ as my El Shaddai. The thought expressed in the name Shaddai describes power, but it is the power, not of violence, but of all-bountifulness. Shaddai primarily means “breasted,” being formed directly from the Hebrew word, “shad,” that is “the breast.” Shaddai means “the pourer” or “the shedder-forth,” that is of blessings, temporal and spiritual. Having been a nursing mother of my two children, I readily identify with this name … my baby is crying—restless. Nothing can quiet it. Yes; the breast can. My baby is pining, starving. Its life is going out. It cannot take nourishment: it will die. No; the breast can give it fresh life, and nourish it …calming, peaceful, nourished…satisfied. He is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him…He Himself is our Peace. (Ephesians 2:14a)
          Lord Jesus, Thank You for Your peace today. You are our Peace. I ask you to help me to do these things: to lean on you, to meditate on your character and attributes, and to trust you with all my heart. Thank You for Your promise that Your perfect peace will guard my heart and mind. In Christ, I am relaxed and at peace in the midst of the confusions, bewilderments, and perplexities of this life, because I trust in You. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

          Look Up—meditate on John 21:1-6 pray to see what it reveals about the character of God.
          Look In—as you meditate on John 21:1-6  pray to see how you might apply it to your life. Be propelled to ask galvanizing questions about your discoveries: "Because God is_________, I will_____________.
          Look Out—as you meditate on John 21:1-6   pray to see how you might apply it to your relationships with others. Let the nature of God impact on every relationship, for your good, and for His glory.

* If you liked this post, you will LOVE this new book: "Memorable Moments in the Holy Land," available on Amazon at this link:  https://a.co/d/06G79jQm

Video of Lakes Church 2023 Holy Land Pilgramage

Sunrise at the Sea of Galilee

 

One elderly former pastor from our church recently sent me the sweetest letter after he read my book in which he wrote: "Thank you for taking me on my long-desired journey to the Holy Land! Memorable Moments in the Holy Land is a spiritually-moving blend of awesome visual encounter, rich fellowship with fellow believers, worship, and thanksgiving. It allows me to "see" many of the places that previously I have only "seen" through the reading of scripture. Many of the members of our church are being blessed by your sharing of family experiences, devotional thoughts, and comments on our worship experiences. Please, keep writing...again, thank you for writing the book, As I said earlier, it is my Holy Land trip. For years I've had an inner ear condition that rules out flying, so I'm enjoying the sights and lessons from the Holy Land through your writings."

SUNRISE AT THE SEA OF GALILEE

          It is 5:30am, still dark as I settle down on the rocks beside the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias, Israel, on a cool Monday morning in March, 2000. I turn on my video camera and set it down on the rock beside me to record the sunrise and then I steady my 35mm camera for this first still shot of the pink glow beginning to peak over the eastern hills. 
          Then it hits me . . . He was here, He walked here, He may have sat on this very same rock on that early morning after His resurrection as He prepared a breakfast of fish and bread on a fire for His disciples. Right here where I am sitting right now. I am in awe. His Spirit Feet shod with flesh left footprints in this sand.
          He is here now, with me. Emmanuel, God with us. His Spirit dwells in the innermost part of me, taking authority over my soul, the seat of my emotions, and my body, my fleshly desires and appetites. El Shaddai, my all-sufficient Heavenly Father, my Abba Daddy, speaking to me through His Word from Jeremiah 1:5, “Beth, before you were born, I knew you.”
          The video camera on the rock beside me hums, and I begin to sing, "My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine, for Thee all the follies of sin I resign, My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou". . . and then suddenly, at the exact moment when the first golden round edge of the sun peeks over the distant hills, my voice can be faintly heard on the video recording singing the closing words of the hymn, "If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now."

My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign, My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now

I love Thee because Thou has first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree, I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now 

In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now

Sunrise at the Sea of Galilee

           John 21:1-6 Later Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there--Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples. Simon Peter said, "I'm going fishing." "We'll come, too," they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night. At dawn the disciples saw Jesus standing on the beach, but they couldn't see who he was. He called out, "Friends, have you caught any fish?" "No," they replied. Then he said, "Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you'll get plenty of fish!" So they did, and they couldn't draw in the net because there were so many fish in it.

          Lord Jesus, Thank You for Your peace today. You are our Peace. I ask you to help me to do these things: to lean on you, to meditate on your character and attributes, and to trust you with all my heart. Thank You for Your promise that Your perfect peace will guard my heart and mind. In Christ, I am relaxed and at peace in the midst of the confusions, bewilderments, and perplexities of this life, because I trust in You. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

          Look Up—meditate on John 21:1-6 pray to see what it reveals about the character of God.

          Look In—as you meditate on John 21:1-6  pray to see how you might apply it to your life. Be propelled to ask galvanizing questions about your discoveries: "Because God is_________, I will_____________."

          Look Out—as you meditate on John 21:1-6   pray to see how you might apply it to your relationships with others. Let the nature of God impact on every relationship, for your good, and for His glory.

* If you liked this post, you will LOVE this new book: Memorable Moments in the Holy Land, available on Amazon at this link:  https://a.co/d/06G79jQm

Video of Lakes Church 2023 Holy Land Pilgramage

Sunrise at the Sea of Galilee

 It is 5:30am, still dark as I settle down on the rocks beside the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias, Israel, on a cool Monday morning in March, 2000. I turn on my video camera and set it down on the rock beside me to record the sunrise and then I steady my 35mm camera for this first still shot of the pink glow beginning to peak over the eastern hills. 

Then it hits me...He was here, He walked here, He may have sat on this very same rock on that early morning after His resurrection as He prepared a breakfast of fish and bread on a fire for His disciples. Right here where I am sitting right now. I am in awe. His Spirit Feet shod with flesh left footprints in this sand.

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He is here now, with me. Emmanuel, God with us. His Spirit dwells in the innermost part of me, taking authority over my soul, the seat of my emotions, and my body, my fleshly desires and appetites. El Shaddai, my all-sufficient Heavenly Father, my Abba Daddy, speaking to me through His Word from Jeremiah 1:5, “Beth, before you were born, I knew you.”

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The video camera on the rock beside me hums, and I begin to sing, "My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine, for Thee all the follies of sin I resign, My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou"... and then suddenly, at the exact moment when the first golden round edge of the sun peeks over the distant hills, my voice can be faintly heard on the video recording singing the closing words of the hymn..."If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now."

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My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;

For Thee all the follies of sin I resign

My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now

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I love Thee because Thou has first loved me

And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree

I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now

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In mansions of glory and endless delight

I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;

I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow;

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now

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John 21:1-6…Later Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there--Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples. Simon Peter said, "I'm going fishing." "We'll come, too," they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night. At dawn the disciples saw Jesus standing on the beach, but they couldn't see who he was. He called out, "Friends, have you caught any fish?" "No," they replied. Then he said, "Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you'll get plenty of fish!" So they did, and they couldn't draw in the net because there were so many fish in it.

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Lord Jesus, Thank You for Your peace today. You are our Peace. I ask you to help me to do these things: to lean on you, to meditate on your character and attributes, and to trust you with all my heart. Thank You for Your promise that Your perfect peace will guard my heart and mind. In Christ, I am relaxed and at peace in the midst of the confusions, bewilderments, and perplexities of this life, because I trust in You. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.

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Look Up—meditate on John 21:1-6 pray to see what it reveals about the character of God.

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Look In—as you meditate on John 21:1-6  pray to see how you might apply it to your life. Be propelled to ask galvanizing questions about your discoveries: "Because God is_________, I will_____________."

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Look Out—as you meditate on John 21:1-6   pray to see how you might apply it to your relationships with others. Let the nature of God impact on every relationship, for your good, and for His glory.