During the summer the area is closed, as it is protected for birds, but not on a not-quite-cold February day. Although the lake is still frozen in places (as you see), it was open in others:
Once we reached Gull Point, my friend commented that we chose to venture to the “desert” ourselves, in reference to this past Sunday’s gospel: Mark 1:12-15.
The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert,
and he remained in the desert for forty days,
tempted by Satan.
He was among wild beasts,
and the angels ministered to him.
After John had been arrested,
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:
"This is the time of fulfillment.
The reign of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel."
It does look a bit “desert-like,” no? Of course, there were also “angels” ministering to us.
And, we brought a furry one along, too.
A great afternoon was had by all—two-footed, four-footed, and winged alike.
Let us walk in the holy presence.
The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert,
and he remained in the desert for forty days,
tempted by Satan.
He was among wild beasts,
and the angels ministered to him.
After John had been arrested,
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:
"This is the time of fulfillment.
The reign of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the gospel."
It does look a bit “desert-like,” no? Of course, there were also “angels” ministering to us.
And, we brought a furry one along, too.
A great afternoon was had by all—two-footed, four-footed, and winged alike.
Let us walk in the holy presence.
