Growing up in a Jewish family in Israel, Gabi was always aware of the Lord’s presence in her life, however, “Only at a great distance” she explains, a distance that as she got older grew “Greater and greater.” When Gabi was 31 she moved to La Jolla, California to pursue her post-doctorate degree in Biochemistry. Desiring to get plugged into a community made up of her “Countrymen” she began attending a meeting of Israelis, where she met Raul- the Gentile believer who’s faith made her jealous. Gabi explains, “Raul came to that meeting to practice his Hebrew. I offered to help him, and we became friends. Soon he was talking to me about the God of Israel and the Tanach (The Old Testament). When I saw how much Raul knew I became jealous. Why did he, a Gentile, know more about my Bible than I did, and why did his peace seem greater than mine? Just as Paul said in Romans 11:11, Raul was making me jealous.”
Through Raul’s persistence in ministering to Gabi about our Messiah, and through his invitation to join him in attending the Yom Kippur service at a local Messianic Synagogue, Gabi’s eyes were opened to the truth of Yeshua being our Savior- A truth she finally accepted after experiencing a “powerful vision which brought her to her knees.” Gabi shares, “God finally lifted the veil from my eyes and crying and trembling, I surrendered my life to Yeshua (Jesus). Since then, I have known that Yeshua is my Savior, my Messiah and that He is the only truth and the only way. I thank God for saving me and for not giving up on me.”
Todd Morehead, Director of Promised Land, got in contact with Gabi through a mutual friend because he was in need of a Hebrew speaking follower of Jesus to help out with the Hebrew subtitles for the movie. Gabi was a huge help with the subtitles and we are excited she is apart of the Walking On Water family.
I have had a great love for the Jewish people and Israel ever since I became a follower of Jesus. It is cool to see surfing used in such a positive way.
We Gentiles were grafted into Israel’s family tree. This is seen in the Jewish story of Joseph, as he is a great picture of Jesus when after he is raised out of the kings prison he was exalted to the right hand of the throne, and Pharaoh gave him a Gentile bride (the Church was given to Jesus) as she was made family, or grafted – in so to speak – by the marriage to Joseph.
Then we see Joseph’s whole family come back to him at a time of great trouble (Famine), even though his family thought he was dead. But he ends up saving his old family and his new and unites them as one great family forever and ever.
I can’t wait to visit the promised land some day, and I would love to surf their too. Thanks for making this movie.
George Crabb
Such a moving story about Gabi! Very movtivating and encouraging as we continue to share our faith with those whom God brings into our lives! Thank you!
fulfillment of prophecy. Praise you Father!
Love this story! praise God!
beautiful story, jew and gentile come together become one with G-d
May God use Gabi in great and wonderful ways for His kingdom in the future ~
As a Jew who heard about her Jewish Messiah from her Gentile husband, I am so grateful that our great God continues to use all who are willing to show the Jewish people the truth!