David

Hi Guys this is from one of our tribal locations God is working in a huge way!!

Dear Friends,

To God be the glory, great things He has done!

Yesterday evening, our local villagers came with word that a young boy named David was very sick. When my coworkers went to see him, they were shocked to see how poorly he was doing. We were able to bring him over to Laureti’s house and wondered what in the world we should do for him. None of us have very much medical experience, especially when it comes to tropical diseases.

Thankfully we were able to get ahold of the NTM doctor on the mainland of PNG. He told us to start David on malaria treatment and also strong antibiotics. Because David was so “out of it”, he was not able to swallow pills, so we had to give him shots. As we looked through our small amount of medical supplies, the only ‘injectable’ medications we had on hand were the exact ones that the doctor was mentioning!! Another miracle.

So….to make a long story short, David was given two sets of shots throughout the night. This morning, he still looked very bad off. In fact, we wondered if he would last long enough for them to carry him up the mountain 1.5 hours to the local medical aid post.

A few minutes ago, we finally got word that David arrived at the clinic and the doctor was able to start him on IV meds right away. Apparently within a short time, David perked up and even spoke a few words. A huge step for a guy that was at death’s door just a few hours ago!! The doctor figures that David has meningitis and that we gave the exact medication that he needed. (thanks to the Lord and not to us!!!)

David will remain at the clinic for a few more days, but the doctor thinks that David is going to pull through!! Thanks so much for praying!! This is an incredible testimony to David’s unsaved family. Last night as David lay dying, the believers gathered around and prayed, asking that the Lord’s will would be done. We are so thrilled that the Lord has seen fit to preserve David’s young life.

Please pray specifically for David’s parents. They have heard the Bible teaching, but remain “on the fence” when it comes to choosing to follow Christ. In fact, David’s mother has told us that she is going to follow 2 roads. Hmm. We have tried to explain that the 2 roads she wants to follow lead in opposite directions, but she still clings to her traditional beliefs. Pray too for David’s father. At one point we thought he may be a believer, but he has been so wishy-washy, that we don’t know for sure. Please pray that this family would recognize the miracle the Lord has performed, and they would also understand how fragile life is!

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Just as I was about to finish up this email, some guys came over to our house. I guess the whole village is abuzz, talking about this amazing miracle that the Lord has done. It is turning out to be a huge, wonderful time of teaching for us as we point out the fact that it was GOD who has healed David. Up until this point, people would go first to the witch doctor for healing, but this time, the sick person was given actual, real medicine, which is what saved his life. We have been able to explain how God has given knowledge to “scientists” and they have made medicine which helps us. This is a new concept for these people, so we are thrilled to be able to use this experience as a teaching tool for them. Of course this isn’t the first person that has received help through modern medicine, but this is one of the first times that no magic was performed and they can strictly see that it is God who has done this work.

Thanks so much for your prayers. Please pray for David’s continued healing and for his unsaved family members, for their spiritual healing!!

Becky