God taught David that He didn’t want to inhabit a place that
wasn’t prepared for Him. We
absolutely want the Lord to inhabit every second of Israel 12.12.12. This being the case, we thought it
would be a good idea to start sharing with you some tips for the journey ahead,
both spiritual and practical, so that you could start preparing now. When we
meet together in Zion in December, let us all be ready…body, spirit and soul.
Tip #1: Walk About Zion
Walking was so much a part of the culture during Bible
times. They didn’t have the conveniences of air-conditioned buses, or taxis, or
Mercedes.
In spite of enjoying our many modern conveniences, practically
speaking, this trip is going to involve quite a bit of walking. If you are not
accustomed to walking a lot, now is the time to begin conditioning your body
for what is to come. This is a land of hills and valleys and there are more
steps than escalators or elevators. Don’t be afraid, we will always move at an
easy pace, but we highly recommend that you begin methodically building more strength
and stamina now. Start walking.
The Psalms tell us to walk uprightly. That speaks of walking
while holding a posture that enables your lungs to be used to their full
capacity in prayer and praise.
Begin preparing now by rehearsing the Psalms of Ascent. Use
walking on your stairs at home or at your office as opportunities to prayer
walk, and whenever possible to sing your song as you prepare for the journey. In David’s time the musicians were
commissioned to stroll and worship.
Now is your time to become comfortable with singing your worship as you
walk and to become familiar with the feeling of intentionally releasing the
presence of God wherever you go. Start walking!
“Walk about Zion and tell the towers thereof.” Psalm 48:12.
Finding that reading these psalms while allowing my spirit to tap into David's heart for Israel and Jerusalem (instead of merely identifying with them personally) brings a whole new level of revelation Of God's longing expressed thru David's words! Thanks for suggesting reading these as prep!
ReplyDeleteI found an iphone app with audio walking tours in the Old City of Jerusalem. Thought maybe some of you would be interested. Below is a description:
ReplyDeleteThe Old City of Jerusalem Audio Walking Tours
By Jerusalem Development Authority
Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
A Guide for the Independent Tourist
The Old City of Jerusalem Audio Walking Tours takes you through the allies of the Old City of Jerusalem in a fascinating journey through time to a city that is the center of religious and spiritual worship for thousands of years.
Walk through the ancient quarters following 15 different tours and explore the churches, synagogues, masques and historical points of interest. Explore the colorful marketplaces and enjoy the smell of exotic local foods. Glimpse the Temple Mount compound where 3 religions meet in a focal point of worship. Visit the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock, the Garden Tomb and many more religious iconic locations. Walk in the footsteps of Jesus, see the Temple’s cycles of birth and destruction, witness the sites of Islam.
All tours help you navigate through the streets and allies with accurate directions. Find the major attractions and discover hidden places out of sight. All at your leisure using your mobile device.
Five of the tours are handicapped accessible offering alternative verified routes to make sure you will not miss out on the sights of the Old City. All tours are presented with a full audio transcript for the hearing impaired.
Each tour is accompanied with a map that offers GPS navigation and is available off-line when no service is available.