What next....

There are times when we look at ourselves in the mirror and ask why we do what we do. Most of the time the answers are not what we want to hear: "because we want to". A few weeks ago, we made a trip to Swaziland on a medical mission. Not because we wanted to, but because we were asked to. He asked us. We didn’t question why, we didn’t ask how, and we never said no. We just did it. And for that we are thankful. We overcame hurtles, obstacles, and spiritual warfare. We brought in the “big guns” and He lead the way. It wasn’t even a contest. We won. Period.

Over 4 and a half days, we saw over 1700 patients, old and young, well and sick, newly born and the not so newly born. We prescribed over 7000 doses of medicines, gave out close to 500 reading glasses, and did a little minor surgery on a patient or two. And saved the life of a little girl who came to live in our hearts: PePe. All the patients were prayed with by the spiritual counselors, with many hearing the word, and all seeing His love. All in all, a good medical trip. All in all, a wonderful testimony to His healing power and grace. All in all, a reflection on why we do what we do. Because He said so, and we listened. I’m looking in the mirror now, and asking again, why I do what I do. I know He’ll be giving me an answer real soon….and I'll be ready to go....

In all things, give thanks…

David