A beautiful biblical reference to Eretz Israel and it reminds me of the first time I went to Israel as a teenager over thirty years ago. Israel has changed a great deal since the first time I laid my eyes upon her beauty. The energy in the country was vital and exciting. One could not help but to feel energized walking on the beach or in the streets of Tel Aviv. But the ultimate was the first time driving into Jerusalem. It was dusk and the city looked golden, sparkles of light reflected off the buildings and gave the appearance of stars twinkling. It was awesome!  I was transfixed and in awe.  

Have you been to Israel? What was it like the first time you saw Jerusalem?