Having recently returned from Thailand, we continue to marvel at God’s faithfulness with over 1700 eye exams in 5 days with nearly 40 first time decisions for Christ. Just a week following our mission outreach, for the nation of Thailand, was a very sober time as they continue to grieve the death of their honorable King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

We know that God is watching over the people during this period of mourning. I recall how that God was watching over and listening to the pleas of a poverty stricken woman and her son. They were both ready to eat their last meal before dying of starvation. But God!

He sent Elijah to a foreign land during a time of severe famine and drought. Even Elijah’s own life was at risk during this journey. But God. He provided food to sustain Elijah through the miracle of ravens sharing their food with him. Normally ravens are scavengers eating others food, but here through the providence of God, they retreated from their natural inclination to sustain a prophet of God. Elijah then asked the woman to prepare a portion of her last meal to include him as well. What faith. But that act of obedience allowed the oil to flow and the flour for bread to continue until the drought had ended. The woman and her son lived on.

I see God having provided us with miraculous favor. We accomplished a goal greater than we thought possible meeting both physical and spiritual needs. Stretched beyond our comfort zone, we found ourselves exhausted yet refreshed each day.

We can look back over eight years and marvel at how God is using medical / gospel partnerships like that of His Servant’s Ministries and Firstlight to reach the lost.

Now Thailand will likewise be searching for hope as they mourn, honor, and memorialize the once teenage King Bhumibol who helped rescue a nation. Let us pray that God will give favor during this time, that His plans are fulfilled and that joy, peace and hope once again return to the Kingdom of Thailand. Until all have heard…

~ Dr. George Rooney