Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
February 7, 2025: SOAP #5545:  Leviticus 4-6; Acts 14

SCRIPTURE:  Acts (NIV) 14:26 From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed. 27 On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

OBSERVATION:   We should never consider our assignment complete until we have reported back to those who sent us. 

APPLICATION:  (Reporting back to those who prayed and gave.) Not too long ago, I sent a report to SOAP readers about Bishop Emmanuel’s (from Liberia) vision to visit all 17 West African Nations and 5 East African nations with SOAP conferences.  In the past the SOAPs were an added part to various Pastor and church worker conferences.  Bishop Emmanuel’s vision was to have conferences specifically for SOAPs to show how they can be used in discipleship and evangelism. 

The two conferences in Nigeria were attended by 8,700 people.  Over 170 Bishops and Pastors told him they would be getting computers and printers immediately to start receiving the SOAPs.  Then in Ghana for two days of conferences with 570 pastors and leaders in an Assembly of God church.  When they left Ghana, there was a team of 250 ready to work with SOAP.  The note I received 2/2/25 came from Togo. 

The response has far exceeded Bishop’s expectations and he asked if Pastor Andrew would be able to join him for the remaining tour.  A believer in Liberia has given $1,200 toward the $2,350 needed for transportation.  If I could help with $1,200.
When I first sent out the plan, people sent offerings, actually more than was needed!  I was not sure what I should do—that is until I received that note from Bishop Emmanuel.  There was enough to finish the amount for travel, plus some to help Pastor Andrew’s family while he is away. 

PRAYER:  Lord, I did not know what was needed, but you did.  You provided enough to cover the immediate need and what would be needed the next week!   It is just another proof that this is your ministry.  You have remained faithful through these 15 years.  You were faithful when the need was some money for paper and ink, and You are faithful today.  May the SOAP readers be encouraged to trust you.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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