Why Go Back?

It's a valid question for someone that has not experienced a medical missions trip to ask.  Why go back?  Why not go to some other place that might need you more?

For me, the answer lies in examining the reason we go in the first place.  Yes we go to try and help with their physical ailments.  And while that is very important and not to be overlooked, it is not the primary reason for going.  Our primary reason for going is to open doors for them to hear about the Great Physician, the Ultimate Healer, Jesus Christ.

Dr Jorge Ponce is a Honduran doctor that Luke 9:2 Ministries has worked with for a number of years.  Dr Ponce has a deep sense of urgency for people in Honduras to hear about Jesus and to accept him as their Lord and Savior.  However, many persons in Honduras have been blinded to the truth by addictions, traditions, and false teachings.  Our medical team demonstrates our love for the Honduran people-no strings attached.  We visit rural areas where medical help is often unavailable.  Our willingness to go to them softens hearts, and gives Dr Ponce and his church an opening to come back to the same village later for follow up on medical care and to follow up with spiritual healing.

As long as the doors remain open to go to Honduras, and as long as God lays it on the hearts of Luke9:2 Ministries to return, we will continue to go back to Honduras.  I'm continually amazed at how much God changes me through these opportunities.  And I will continue to go as long as He allows me to.  Why?  Because God says so.  That's why.