Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
February 04, 2023: SOAP #4811: Exodus 35-36; Acts 10

SCRIPTURE:  Acts (NIV) 11:15 “As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. 16 Then I remembered what the Lord had said: ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ 17 So if God gave them the same gift as he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God?” 18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.”

OBSERVATION:  Through a vision God clearly led Peter to go to the house of a Gentile.  God specifically led Peter to break a Jewish tradition.  Of course, Peter would have to give an answer when he returned to the other apostles.  The above verses are his answer when he reported back. 

Peter had been in the meeting on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2) He was aware of the moving of the Holy Spirit.  Peter was also at Cornelius house when the Gentiles received the gift of the Holy Spirit!  He recognized the move of God! 

May every church experience a move of the Holy Spirit that will embolden believers to step out in faith! 

APPLICATION: I was not born a Jew; I am a Gentile.  As a Gentile the above passage has great interest for me.  God has also granted me repentance unto life.  God has also given me the gift of the Holy Spirit just like He did them. 

Jesus is coming soon and there are many who still do not know Him.  I need the Holy Spirit to embolden me speak the truth about Jesus!  

PRAYER:   Heavenly Father, let the anointing of the Holy Spirit rest upon our lives.  Use us for your glory.   Amen.

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