The Great Physician "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'" Isaiah 52:7 The lines of tired, undernourished people grew as they waited to see one of three nurses. Many of the women had babies at their breasts and several small children clinging to their skirts. Some people walked miles to get the first medical care they had ever received. Some waited all day without having any food or water. In this faraway valley, food and water were scarce commodities. As these quiet and humble people sat in front of me, flies dotted their faces. I recognized their obvious need for medical attention, but I saw a much deeper need. The darkness in which they lived needed to be penetrated by our Great Physician. After I prescribe pills, creams or syrups to meet their physical needs, I prayed with them, knowing that the Holy Spirit would meet their spiritual needs if they would let Him. After my silent prayer, a very old lady approached the table. She had lived 80-plus years in darkness and oppression. I handed her some pills and I prayed for her. I asked if she had ever heard of Jesus. She said no. I shared with her the wonderful plan of salvation He offered her is she only believed. Excitedly, she said she wanted to know this Jesus! As we prayed together, a new child of God was created. When I opened my eyes, the beauty in her face looked almost youthful. She had a new peace that circumstances could never take away. The Great Physician had healed this lady for all eternity. -Nancy, Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa Father God, You truly are the One who mends broken lives. Thank you for being the Balm of Gilead for all who need a touch from You. Use medical missionaries today to bring your physical and spiritual healing to the needy. AMEN the things I have been learning lately: that I need to get over me and start fresh and new each morning with my Heavenly father.
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