The Bible Witness Bible Land Study Tour was truly unforgettable, marked by God’s providence and grace from beginning to end. One day before departure, we were shocked to learn of our flight cancellation! Helpless, we turned to God in prayer, and He enabled us to reschedule our departure flight the following day. With the help of our tour agent, Immanuel Tours, our site visits were rearranged. This early trial reminded us to trust Him continually for a smooth and safe journey.
Among the 45 participants were elderly individuals, toddlers, and some with health struggles. Yet the Lord’s grace proved sufficient, strengthening and guiding us throughout our journeys in Greece and Turkey, the very lands where the Gospel first spread from Jerusalem to the nations. Walking in the footsteps of the apostles, we were freshly reminded that God’s Word is living, powerful, and still shaping lives today.
In Thessaloniki, we stood where Paul had reasoned with the Jews out of the Scriptures. In Philippi, by the riverside where Lydia’s heart was opened, we gave thanks that God has also opened our hearts to believe. In Troas, Pergamum, Smyrna, Ephesus, and Assos, we reflected on the stedfast apostles and the early churches that stood firm amid trials, and we prayed for grace to remain faithful ourselves too. On Patmos, where John received the Revelation of Jesus Christ, we marvelled at God’s eternal plan and rejoiced in the hope of Christ’s return. In Athens and Corinth, where Paul bore bold witness, we were challenged to greater courage in proclaiming the Gospel.
This journey was far more than a tour, it was a spiritual pilgrimage. Our faith has been strengthened, our love for Christ has deepened, and our hearts have been stirred with renewed devotion. We return with joy and gratitude, giving all glory to God, who was with us every step of the way.
