The Consecrated Physician and the Missionary Nurse
Christian Physicians and Nurses—The Lord has ordained that
Christian physicians and nurses shall labor in connection with those
who preach the Word. The medical missionary work is to be bound up
with the gospel ministry.—
Medical Ministry, 240
(1908).
Luke an Example—In our work today the ministry of the Word
and medical missionary work are to be combined.
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Luke is called “the beloved physician.” Paul heard of his skill as
a physician, and he sought him out as one to whom the Lord had
entrusted a special work. He secured his co-operation in his work.
After a time he left him at Philippi. Here Luke continued to labor
for several years, doing double service as a physician and a gospel
minister. He was indeed a medical missionary. He did his part, and
then besought the Lord to let His healing power rest upon the afflicted
ones. His medical skill opened the way for the gospel message to find
access to hearts. It opened many doors for him, giving him opportunity
to preach the gospel among the heathen....
It is the divine plan that we shall work as the disciples worked.
Connected with the divine Healer, we may do great good in the world.
The gospel is the only antidote for sin. As Christ’s witnesses we are
to bear testimony to its power. We are to bring the afflicted ones to
the Saviour. His transforming grace and miracle-working power will
win many souls to the truth. His healing power, united with the gospel
message, will bring success in emergencies. The Holy Spirit will work
upon hearts, and we shall see the salvation of God. In a special sense
the healing of the sick is our work....
The lapse of time has wrought no change in Christ’s parting
promise. He is with us today as He was with the disciples, and He
will be with us “unto the end.” Christ ordained that a succession of
men should proclaim the gospel, deriving their authority from Him,
the great Teacher.—
Letter 134, 1903
.
Public Lectures by Physicians—One who is a physician and a
religious teacher will find a work to do that will result in the salvation
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