Snow

I live in North Alabama, so we are all thinking about snow tonight. In this area of the country, we get a small snow (an inch or so) a couple of times a year. However, occasionally, we get a larger snow. I guess we will wake up tomorrow morning and see if it is actually going to occur. But, it makes me think about times in the Bible in which winter and/or snow is mentioned. I have written about these a couple of times, and I encourage you to take a look:

• Jerusalem In Winter
• First Major Snow of the Season
• Snow at the Israel Museum

If you need me, I'll be glancing out the window waiting for the snow.

Heavy Snow in Jerusalem

If you have seen the news today, then you have probably seen many pictures or video of the snow that has fallen across much of Israel today. Some parts of Jerusalem have received up to eight inches of snow. I thought I would include a few additional pictures that were sent to me from a friend of mine who lives just outside the city. He is around 2400 feet in elevation. When I see pictures like this, I can help but remember the verse from John 10:22-23:

Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch.

Jerusalem In Winter

Earlier today, I saw a fantastic picture of Jerusalem with snow on the ground. The picture was credited to Duby Tal (Albatross) and was taken last March. Often, we think of the Bible lands as being an arid place. This is not true. Even places like Jerusalem experience different types of weather as the seasons change. In looking at this picture, I am reminded of a couple of verses in the Book of John.

Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. - John 10:22,23