Honduras

Well, I arrived here in Honduras on Tuesday and was met at the airport by Robert and Amy Coello. As many of you know, I would normally be in Kenya right now, but due to the ongoing political and social instability there, I could not take a team into that region. God, however, knows all things and his plans are never thwarted. As a result, I am certain that God knew I was to be here in Honduras.

Upon arrival, Robert and Amy immediately escourted me to the bus stop for an exciting 7 hour ride across country. We reached La Ceiba around 9:00 p.m. and tried to get some rest. On Wednesday morning, I learned that Robert had been sick all night and was still not feeling well, but as the day wore on he seemed to be strenghtened. That afternoon, we picked up John Paul Jackson at the airport and headed out to Trujillo to see a piece of property that the Coello's are interested in purchasing for a ministry center. After having dinner with the owner, we headed out to our hotel. On the way we learned that Robert was again very sick. After considering the symptoms it was apparent that this was a major issue and might possible be a very serious (even deadly) case of Dengue Fever (Robert had a mild case of Dengue in the past). As we drove to the hotel, Robert seemed to get physically worse, but more significantly it was clear that this was a spiritual attack against him. We all prayed for both physical healing and for a strengthening of his spirit to overcome this assault. I am so blessed to report that in the midst of the night he was healed and is doing well.

Honduras is an amazing place. I am so captivated by the locations that God has given me an opportunity to go. As I walked on the property with Robert and Amy, I was able to catch hold of their vision. I can see a training center here in Honduras that will place those from around the world side by side with Hondurans as they learn and work together. It will be blessed. The particular property we looked at also had spiritual significance. The photo above is of the chapel already built on the property at the top of the hill. There are hot springs everywhere and it is said that a priest once came there who was ailing from a significant condition. Once he bathed in the hot springs he was healed. I believe that there is an anointing for healing on this property. Robert didn't jump in the hot springs, but then again he didn't have to. It is God's presence, not the waters themselves that bring healing.

Well, that's all I have time for at the moment. I have much more that I want to share and I suppose that as I return to blogging my posts will initially be somewhat long, but for those of you who actually read these - take heart, I intend to keep more current, but I am sure these posts will grow shorter as well. By the way, thanks to John Paul who shared with me last night about his blog and renewed a desire to blog within me. If you haven't had the chance to do it yet, you should definitely check out his blog. His thoughts are powerful and have ministered to me already. I am sure they will touch you as well. You can find John Paul's blog here: http://blog.streamsministries.com/