SCRIPTURE: Acts (NIV) 1:4 On one occasion, while he [Jesus] was eating with them [the disciples], he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about 5 For John baptised with water, but in a few days you will be baptised with the Holy Spirit.”
6 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
OBSERVATION: Jesus was preparing to leave them. His work on earth was completed; now the Holy Spirit would take over His work of being present with believers and empowering them to minister in Jesus Name.
Jesus knew that they would not be able to accomplish their assignment in their own strength, so before they started, they were to wait in the city of Jerusalem until they had received the “power of the Holy Spirit.”
In the next chapter have recorded the day Jesus fulfilled that promise. Then as we read the book of Acts, we see how the Holy Spirit empowered them to be witnesses.
APPLICATION: God still empowers His witnesses today! Almost all of the miracles recorded in the book of Acts have happened in the last three months in Sierra Leon! Thousands of Muslims have come to faith in Jesus!
Monday and Tuesday (1/26 and 27) a SOAP conference is scheduled in the city of Bo. Muslim evangelists who have come to Sierra Leon from USA and from other nations, have agreed to come and bring others with them. Nationally recognized former Muslim who have experienced the healing and miraculous power of God will be sharing their testimonies!
PRAYER: Lord continue to draw the people of Sierra Leon into your kingdom. Bless them with a great awareness of your Presence, your love and power! Amen
Pastor Leon
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Personal NOTE: The past few days I have had major problems sending out the SOAPs. For a while I was wondering if God was telling me that my SOAP days were coming to an end. (After all it has been 16 years!) Technology-wise it has been a simple ministry. I an not very capable with computers, but my limited understanding and ability was sufficient for what I was doing. If I am to continue, I must expand a personal domain. I feel the Holy Spirit is nudging me to stretch into new ways of SOAP ministry.
If something happens and you do not see my SOAPs for a few days, they will be posted on Facebook and wordpress.com (see above.)
And just to include a financial note. In 2024 the church account provided for the SOAP ministry had 18+K. Praise the Lord! But in 2025 it grew to 50+K! Money was usually sent out the same day it was received so the balance in the account was usually under $20, and many times under $10.
Leon
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