As I have chattered with people, leading up to my trip, and I tell them about going to Israel, they keep telling me to "be careful," or, "stay safe." I understand why they say that. The nightly news is full of tales about bombings and stabbings and explosions and bad things happening there nearly every day.
First, I want to say that I love them for caring enough to be concerned about my safety. I also see these news stories and I understand that I'm placing myself at risk. I love each and everyone of you.
On the other hand I find their concern ironic. Last evening, 29 Americans were injured in an American city just going about their everyday lives. In fact, under the current global climate, there are not many places I can travel and really be safe. Even if there was no terrorism, people are killed in terrible ways around the world every day.
I admit that I've lived a reasonably blessed life. My Father in heaven is taking very good care of me. But the truth of the matter is that one can be killed right here in America almost as easily as one can be killed in Israel. The choice of one is to live my life in fear of new experiences and new adventures, never leaving my comfort zone, or I can live my life with my arms wide open, trusting in the Father to continue taking care of me and to keep his promises in the word.
If Yahweh cannot take care of me and I am doomed anyway.
To my conservative friends and family; I promise, I will be very careful. I will look over my shoulder, I will be aware of my surroundings, and I'll pay attention to the warnings that others give me. To the best of my ability I will try not to be a stupido.
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