Today was very simple, yet very meaningful. We attempted to go back to the Temple Mount, but it was not open to visitors today. We went to all the stations of the Via Dolorosa- the Way of Suffering. There was something about visiting all the places Jesus crossed on the day he was crucified. There were so many people in the streets of the Old City today. There were so many tours and people praying and carrying crosses on the Via Dolorosa. Lastly, we stopped at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Yesterday we visited the Garden Tomb- and today the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the other place he might have been crucified and buried. The church was very elaborate, although I think it is much easier to imagine the actual place being at the Garden Tomb.
It is hard to imagine leaving this captivating place. I could stay here for the whole semester, and still desire to learn and experience this city even more. I don't want to leave at the end of this week! Tomorrow we have a free day to spend however we want. I think we might try a sushi place for lunch, and then explore the Old City a little bit. I just want to take advantage of every opportunity I have while I am here. It is difficult, because every moment I spend in our dorm, I feel as if I could be outside these walls- seeing more of Jerusalem. I love living life to the fullest. I love making the most of my time... and yet, I know that it is in the quiet moments where I am just enjoying the stillness, that God captures my heart. He shows me things I didn't see before- and I am completely in awe. We are walking WHERE JESUS WALKED. I feel so incredibly blessed, and undeserving. God is so faithful. I LOVE life here... but I also look forward to the moments I can share what I've learned here with people in Florida. I cannot forget this place.
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