Beautiful Mount Carmel

As we left Caesarea this morning and drove north, the slopes of the mountain range rose rapidly from the Mediterranean Sea.

In a land where water is life, the lushness of Mount Carmel came to represent nothing less than the blessing of God. Cool ocean breezes deposit their moisture year-round in abundant rains and dew. No wonder this fertile area became a metaphor for beauty, fertility, and majesty in the Scriptures (Isaiah 35:2)!

King Solomon even compared the beauty of his bride to the splendor of Mount Carmel (Song of Solomon 7:5).

Overlooking the picturesque Jezreel Valley, it’s easy to see how this place became an illustration of beauty. Some things don’t change.

Wayne Stiles, Bible Teacher for Emerald Bus 2

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