Our team of doctors, nurses, dentists, medical students, and logistic members gathered from all over the United States to San Marcos de Colon, Honduras. This was my first medical missions trip, and I was ready to see all the amazing things that God would do and all the things He would teach me. I was not disappointed! I had the opportunity to shadow doctors, play with children at VBS, and give eyeglasses to dozens of people in our clinic. God taught me many lessons on the trip: He pointed out my selfishness of taking so many things for granted, and He demonstrated His faithfulness and provision in every situation. During the week, I became burdened with the fact that the medicine we were giving would last only weeks or months. However, God reminded me that we should do what He has called us to do, and leave the rest up to Him. We treat; He heals! Most importantly, I realized spiritual encouragement and healing lasts forever. I saw hearts changed as we prayed with patients, and several people placed their trust in Christ as Savior! I covet your prayers for all the people who came to our clinic and heard the Gospel. Please pray that those who did place their trust in Christ will be growing in their walk of faith.
God also taught me in our team meetings when we talked about “Kingdom building.” Our team leader, Dr. Dynes, brought this missional purpose to the forefront of our minds every day through this Kingdom theme. The Kingdom-building words of the week were: death, yoked, in debt, mighty, and labor. Through these words, we discussed ways to be active in Kingdom advancement (Colossians 1:24-29). These lessons were one of the greatest spiritual blessings for me: a reminder that the ultimate purpose of medicine (and everything else we do) is building His kingdom by showing and sharing His truth and love. During college, it has been very easy for me to become selfish and forget my original mission-minded purpose for pursuing medicine. I am so thankful God used this trip to give me this renewed perspective. Doctors have a unique relationship with their patients in having the opportunity to bring physical and spiritual healing. With His help, I will continually remind myself of my ultimate purpose in studying medicine, and use medicine as a platform for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. God is doing amazing things in Honduras, and it was an honor to be a part of this Kingdom-building trip.
God also taught me in our team meetings when we talked about “Kingdom building.” Our team leader, Dr. Dynes, brought this missional purpose to the forefront of our minds every day through this Kingdom theme. The Kingdom-building words of the week were: death, yoked, in debt, mighty, and labor. Through these words, we discussed ways to be active in Kingdom advancement (Colossians 1:24-29). These lessons were one of the greatest spiritual blessings for me: a reminder that the ultimate purpose of medicine (and everything else we do) is building His kingdom by showing and sharing His truth and love. During college, it has been very easy for me to become selfish and forget my original mission-minded purpose for pursuing medicine. I am so thankful God used this trip to give me this renewed perspective. Doctors have a unique relationship with their patients in having the opportunity to bring physical and spiritual healing. With His help, I will continually remind myself of my ultimate purpose in studying medicine, and use medicine as a platform for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. God is doing amazing things in Honduras, and it was an honor to be a part of this Kingdom-building trip.
