Picture of the day - December 28, 2005

The Sea Of Galilee

Today's picture features the Sea Of Galilee, the famous body of water where Jesus stilled the waters during a raging storm and where Peter and Andrew left their nets in order to follow Jesus. In fact, Galilee and the areas surrounding it were where Jesus performed many of His miracles - including walking on water! The Sea Of Galilee, a sacred place for all Christians, is referenced many times in the scriptures. Galilee holds such an important place in Christianity that most Israel vacation packages include a tour of the area. Galilee isn't really a sea at all by modern standards. It is actually a pear-shaped freshwater lake that is located in the northwestern part of Israel. The Jordon river, another prominent body of water in the Bible, serves as its primary water source. At just 14 miles long and 8 miles wide at its widest point, there is really nothing special about the Sea Of Galilee as bodies of water go - there are many lakes around the world that are much larger and deeper. But the simple fact that Jesus Christ - the very Son of God - walked upon its shores and upon its waves makes it a very special place indeed!   Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo Interesting Articles