Healing in the Mission Field: A Work of God’s Grace

When we first arrived at our mission field, there were only about seven to ten church members. Honestly, it felt overwhelming. On top of that, I experienced culture shock because most people spoke Ilonggo—a language I didn’t understand at all. I remember feeling anxious, thinking, “How am I supposed to connect with them like this?” The small number of members and the language barrier made the mission seem harder than I expected.

But not long after, we held an evangelistic crusade that lasted for a month. To my surprise, many people showed up. And by God’s grace, several of them accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. That’s when it started to hit me—God had already been working in their hearts before we even arrived. We weren’t starting something new; we were simply stepping into what He had already begun.

Every day, my mission partner from Bangladesh and I went house-to-house. We offered simple acts of service like checking blood pressure, testing blood sugar, and even giving foot massages. It didn’t seem like much, but I realized that sometimes, ministry starts with meeting practical needs.

One day, we met Tatay Mario, an elderly man who couldn’t walk. When we checked his condition, it was alarming—his blood pressure and sugar levels were dangerously high, and he was dealing with multiple illnesses. Still, he welcomed us. As we cared for him and gave him a foot massage, he shared something that stuck with me: “If I were only well, I would attend your crusade.”

That moment shifted something in me. It made me realize that people are willing—they just need hope, care, and someone to show up for them. So we kept visiting him daily, serving him in small ways and praying with him.

Then something I’ll never forget happened. After just two weeks, Tatay Mario started walking again. It wasn’t just physical healing—it felt like a reminder that God moves in ways we don’t always expect. And soon after, he began attending the crusade.

What amazed me even more was that we didn’t have to convince him to take the next step. During a baptismal appeal, he stood up on his own—along with his whole family. No pressure, no persuasion. Just a clear response to God’s call.

Looking back, I realized that mission isn’t about how prepared or capable we feel. It’s not about numbers, language, or even strategy. It’s about trusting that God is already working—and being willing to participate, even when things feel uncertain.

What started as a small, intimidating mission field became a place where I witnessed God’s power, not just in miracles, but in changed hearts—including mine.

Name: Warren Comcom I 64th Batch 1000MM

Hometown: Butuan City, Agusan Del Norte

Mission field: Nabukgan, Abuanan, Bago City, Negros Occidental.