He was neither rich, nor well-educated, nor properly trained. The bloody mass in the ditch before him was well outside his ability and comfort. He was not a doctor. As a Samaritan, he probably would face scorn for even touching the man.
He was maybe not the best man for the job, but the ones who were had looked the other way. He couldn’t. His heart of compassion compelled him to care for the need that he saw, and that was the only qualification he needed.
“Go you, and do likewise.”
Jesus
When Jesus told this story1 to the conniving lawyer, he was illustrating that none us are exempt from the greatest commandment: “Love the LORD your God, and love your neighbor.” For our family, it is obedience this Law of Love that drives us to live in Honduras.
If you are looking for a way to “go and do likewise,” I want to invite you to come and join us.
The Invitation
Our ministry in Honduras is to serve a people group in one of the most isolated places still left in the world. The isolation, combined with other socioeconomic disadvantages, leaves them out of reach of doctors, education, law enforcement, and any number of other things that modern society takes for granted. There are more needs than we can meet, but we strive to touch them in a couple of key areas.
My invitation is that you consider coming to help.
Yes, you.
Am I really qualified?
Was the Samaritan man qualified?
There are certain positions that require technical qualification, to be sure. We need the following kinds of people:
- Construction and maintenance – How can we get to the patient in need if the truck is unusable, or clean a machete wound if the water system in the hospital is broken?
- Medical – Doctors, nurses, dentists, administrators: all of these roles are useful.
- Aviation – Pilots and mechanics keep our airplanes flying.
- Willing servants: teachers, farmers, welders, painters, cooks, and dishwashers
No matter your training or experience, you can serve God if you have the qualification of the Samaritan man: compassion.
Why Honduras?
There are countless ways to fulfill the Law of Love, and many of them do not require you to leave your home town. However, we live in a part of the world where the need is great. We are working to meet a very specific set of needs: access to healthcare and quality Bible teaching. Along the way, there are many opportunities to walk alongside our neighbors in discipleship, economic aid, evangelism, and more.
How long do I come?
Workers come to us for any length of time:
- Short-term volunteers (a week or two)
- Mid-term volunteers (a few months or a year)
- Long-term staff (a few years to indefinite)
Any of these term lengths can be useful for almost any area of service.
How do I get more information?
If you are interested in this subject, please contact us. There is never an obligation and I promise we do not employ pressure tactics. We would love to talk to you and pray with you about the possibilities. You can contact us directly or get in touch with the Mobilization staff at Missionary Air Group’s main office. I think most people who read this blog have some means of communicating with us, but if not you can leave a comment on this post and we’ll get in touch.
If this invitation resonates with something you have been thinking or feeling, I urge you to pray about what God may be asking of you. It may not be to come to Honduras, and that’s fine. Wherever it is, “go and do likewise.”
- The story of the Good Samaritan is found in Luke 10:25-37. ↩︎
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Your message here is like many I have heard in years of the pastorate.