04. Oct 2023

Theologos - Skroponeria

Photo 1: God knows the steps we take, where and when. I got started this morning about a half hour later than I wanted. When I arrived in the mountain town of Malesina, the schools were having recess. I walked by the high school and a group of 16-17 year olds called out to me. They wanted to know where I am from. When I said America, they came to the fence to talk to me. They could speak good English and had many questions about my foot journey from Germany to their country. I also shared my story with them, how when I was their age, I started walking with Jesus. Again there were many questions. They gave me two bottles of cold water to drink while we talked. I encouraged them to seek the personal connection to Jesus and prayed for them. Walking the last days through the desolate areas was all worth this one special God appointment.

Photo 2+3: It was mostly a very beautiful walk today. I had to go over two mountains and still walk through the wilderness, but God's glory was evident in the beauty of his creation.

Photo 4: The second mountain was a high one. In the early evening shortly before the top I came to this point where I could look back over the way I had come. I sang out my pilgrim song of blessing over the region.

Photo 5: On the other side I hiked down to this bay where I would spend the night.