land, sea, and air

This one is for SR. I hope he doesn't mind.

On catching up with one of my former students, SR and I talked about his trip to the Holy Land.

As most of my dear readers know, Religious Studies was hustle/major part 2, so we had PLENTY to talk about.

Seeing and experiencing Israel first hand and retelling the sights he witnessed overwhelmed me with a series of fits of goosebumps. To see, smell, breathe, walk, etc. etc. the very same places Biblical folks have lived. I've got goosebumps even as I reflect and write this sentence.

As the exchange progressed, he mentioned some worries he had been wrestling with about the upcoming semester, on a boat in the SEA of GALILEE?!? When in the midst of deep contemplation, a flock of birds flew by him. SR recounted that he was reminded of the birds mentioned in Matthew 6. More goosebumps.

I dare not summarize SR's trip, for fear of cheapening the experience, but I will say this...

The birds were a beautiful reminder of His omnipresence. To think, that He would use His creations to speak to us. To remind us of His power. His might. His glory. Land, sea, and air.