Speaking Some More!

SCRIPTURE: Acts (NIV) 10:19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three men are looking for you. 20 So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.”

OBSERVATION:    Here again we see the Holy Spirit speaking.  Peter had just seen a vision of unclean animals that he was told to kill and eat.  The sheet containing the animals came down from heaven and Peter was told not to call anything unclean that God has made clean.  God was preparing Peter to minister to people Peter thought were unclean, to the Gentiles. 

There was not time for a study of the scriptures, but Peter needed to know that he was to go with the people about to knock on the door.    

APPLICATION:  Everyone desiring to live close to God will face situations like this.  Should I do this, or should I not do this?  My day is planned to go to the market, but God needs me to visit someone who is sick.  I cannot find a scripture that specifically tells me what to do, but the Holy Spirit can speak to my heart about immediate choices that I need to make. 

I need to quickly learn the anticipation and joy of His approval AND the concern and uneasy feeling when I recognize His disapproval. 

PRAYER:  Lord, you have brought so much joy into my life.  May my life be used to bring joy into your life.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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Testimonies: Personal note: I have now finished my third radiation treatment for prostate cancer.  Each one lasts about 15 minutes, and I have experienced no side effects.  I will probably have some in two or three weeks.  I appreciate your prayers.  I know that I am with God in this, and He will be glorified.   
Sierra Leone:  My heart rejoices in how He is using the SOAPs in Sierra Leone.  Last month, through a miraculous healing, God opened a door for SOAPs to go into an area previously closed.  An introduction to Christianity class has been going for several weeks.  It is an amazing reason to rejoice!   And about 10 days ago on a trip to visit the sick father of a key SOAP leader, opportunity was given to Pastor Andrew to preach and share about the SOAPs.  The following day leaders from about 20 churches met together, they raised money to install 25 computer/printer stations, and now they have teams going out to distribute the SOAPs throughout the city and area!!!