Prayer journey for Aliyah – Part 7
As it is still very windy, we decide to drop anchor outside the marina in Cascais, near Lisbon. This is where both Robert and I plan to disembark. Robert coughs a lot and wants to go home to the Netherlands. When Stefan tells me that Elida is going to make a stop in Gibraltar and that I am welcome to join her there, I decide to do so.
In Cascais, four new Ebenezer intercessors come onboard: Samuel and Eric from Singapore, Krijn from the Netherlands and Lois who has been living in southern Portugal for over 30 years. This means there are now six people on the prayer team. Until Cascais, I believe Robert has blown his shofar every day, and now Samuel from Singapore is taking over with his shofar.
Eric, Samuel, Robert and Phil in Cascais, Portugal
Stefan has good relations with a church in Cascais, and on Friday evening we invite a group of about 30 people on an evening sail to see the sunset, with a meal and fellowship onboard.
While it’s still dark on Sunday morning, we set out from Cascais and continue our journey toward Gibraltar. After more than two days along Portugal’s south-west corner of the Spanish Atlantic coast, we approach my destination. We see the famous cliff at sunrise and then arrive at lunchtime.
The sunrise in Cascais, Portugal
Gibraltar is considered the key to the Mediterranean. The Jews who will make Aliyah by sea must pass through this strait. Our prayer is that Britain, which has sovereignty over this peninsula, will realize the important role it has to play in helping and facilitating the Jewish people to make Aliyah.
The sun rising up behind the Rock of Gibraltar
Krijn prays and proclaims the word of God over the sea
After 18 days aboard the Elida, I go ashore, grateful for all the travelling companions and fellowship, grateful for all the opportunities we had to pray, proclaim Bible scriptures and prepare the Aliyah routes at sea. What a blessing!
Philip Holmberg
Ebenezer Operation Exodus
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This was the last of seven parts. If you want to go straight to the beginning, click here: Part 1
A few extra pictures for Part 7
Phil and Robert gathered in prayer
Krijn when steering the boat
The prayer team from Ebenezer gathered in the saloon of the Elida
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