KFLCC Kingdom Economics

F INANCIAL S ECURITY IN THE L AST D AYS

depart, then you are void of the gift of hospitality and should find a job where you are more gifted. By discovering your God-given gifts, you can use them as a means of providing additional income—and in some cases, primary income—for you and your family. 4. G OD B LESSES BY U NTAPPED D ISCOVERIES The fourth and rather unusual manner in which God gives provision is through untapped discoveries. One example comes from a kibbutz in Israel. On the western shore of the Sea of Galilee is the Ginosar Kibbutz. In 1986 a drought struck Israel, causing the Sea of Galilee waters to recede. Beams of wood were seen protruding from the waters, which were discovered to be the remains of a two-thousand-year old boat! A double rainbow appeared on the day it was found and a moonbow appeared during the rescue. Inside the old remains were oil lamps, coins, pots and potsherds. The question was, what can we do with the remains of this old boat? As news reports spread around the world, interest in seeing the boat spread among tourists visiting Israel. The kibbutz made a decision to restore the boat and open a business where viewers could see the boat, hear the story, eat and shop. Today, practically every tour bus that comes to Israel has the Jesus Boat— also called the Galilee Boat—on the itinerary! Who could imagine that tapping into an untapped discovery would bring millions of tourists, along with their money, to a farming community and a region where Christ once ministered! I have traveled to Israel since 1985. Each year our groups tour the remains of Capernaum, where Christ often ministered in the Galilee. Our tour guide would always point to a pile of dirt and show us where Magdela, the home town of Mary Magdalene once stood. A few years ago, after settling a land dispute, archeologists began excavating. Today this is where one of the finest archeological sites in Israel is being developed. The plans are to build a hotel, gift shops, and a restaurant. The actual synagogue from Christ’s time has been discovered, along with the remains of the entire city. This site will become a favorite destination and eventually bring in millions of tourists dollars. The money for their future was buried in the dirt of centuries, and by tapping into a hidden discovery, income is provided. The same was true when, in 1947, a young Arab shepherd boy discovered jars in a cave that held the famous Dead Sea Scrolls. At the time of their

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