Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
February 07, 2026:  SOAP #5910:   Leviticus 4-6; Acts 14

SCRIPTURE:  Acts (NIV) 14:3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there [in the city of Iconium], speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to do miraculous signs and wonders.

OBSERVATION:  The ministry of the church in the book of Acts followed the example of Jesus.  It consisted of two main parts.  First was the preaching of the gospel of the Kingdom over which Jesus is Lord and King.  Second was the demonstration of the power and authority of that Kingdom seen in “miraculous signs and wonders.”  They did not always happen in that order, but both were commonly a part of Jesus ministry. 

The combination of proclamation and demonstration are effective in bringing others into the kingdom.  Of course, the most effective demonstration is the changes in the lives of those who invite Jesus to live in their life as Lord!  But that often takes time before it becomes obvious.  Healings and miracles are more instantaneous.  People hear the proclamation of Jesus and they see the power of His presence demonstrated in a living situation! 

APPLICATION:  In the gospels I see the ministry of Jesus; in the book of Acts I see the same ministry continuing in the early church.  AND through the reports from Sierra Leon, I hear the same thing happening today! 

Muslim missionaries, as visited Sierra Leone will be soon in Liberia.  The SOAP team there is planning a 50 day outreach to Muslims, starting before the missionaries arrive.  God loves Muslim people!  Please join with the Liberia SOAP team in strong interceding prayer for God to bring a great spiritual awakening among the Muslim people!  Pray for God’s provision and anointing. 

PRAYER:  Holy Spirit, today find me a vessel You can work through.  May it be easy for you to work in and through me.  Lord, I am feeling that today is Your day for Muslims.  Pour out your Holy Spirit on the believers who work and live among them.  Amen

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Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
February 04, 2026:  SOAP #5907:   Exodus 39-40; Psalm 15; Acts 12

SCRIPTURE:  Acts (NIV) 12:24 But the word of God continued to increase and spread.  

OBSERVATION:  Steven had been stoned to death.  Saul had traveled from city to city to take believers as prisoners to Jerusalem.  James had been recently put to death by Herod.  Peter was then thrown into prison from which he miraculously escaped, being let out of prison by an angel.  The social and political climate was not conducive to Christianity, but the “word of God” continued to “increase and spread.”

APPLICATION:  The above passage obviously could not mean that more Bibles were being printed because the printing press had not yet been invented.  There were very few copies of the scriptures available to the early church.  Yet we read, “the word of God continued to increase and spread.” 

I think that the word of God was spreading because people were receiving the truth of the Gospel and it was being lived out through their daily lives.  The presence of the Holy Spirit was making the truth of scripture obvious to those early believers.  It was not the Word of God written in scrolls or books, but the Word of God written on the hearts of men and women!  

If we want revival in our neighborhood, we must let the Word of God increase and spread in our personal lives.  We must let our neighbors see God’s Word in action every day!  They see us gathering in fellowship groups and churches, but how is the Word of God increasing and spreading in our daily lives? 

PRAYER:  Lord, let your Word, first of all, increase and spread in me and my family.  May it spread to every day and every part of my life.  Then it will increase and spread where I live and where I work.  Amen 

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February 04, 2026:  SOAP #5907:   Exodus 37-38; Psalm 19; Acts 11

SCRIPTURE:  Acts (NIV) 11:19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. 21 The Lord’s hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.

OBSERVATION:  It is hard for me to read the Book of Acts and not compare it to what is happening today in Sierra Leon. 

Above we read that the Christians scattered by persecution were faithful to witness, but only to the Jews.  However, some began to speak to the Greeks (Gentiles) and found great acceptance.  The “Lord’s hand was with them” indicates to me that miracles were happening and drawing people to the Lord. 

APPLICATION:  What is written above in verse 21 could be said about the SOAP ministry team in Sierra Leon.  The Lord’s hand has been with them the past two months as they conducted a nation-wide ministry to the Muslims.  Well over 100,000 Muslims have received Jesus as their Lord and Savior!  

This afternoon I was blest to visit with Pastor Andrew from Sierra Leon over Facebook, and with my brother in Hawaii over a cell phone as Pastor Andrew recounted some of the miracles and we lifted our voices in praise.  We rejoice with each advancement, and we are encouraged to believe for Liberia who is now preparing for a visit from some Muslim evangelists. 

PRAYER:  Lord, our hearts rejoice in what you are doing in Sierra Leon, and we pray for a continued move of your Holy Spirit across Africa and Asia.  This is your day for reaching Muslims.  Give boldness to every Christian to witness your love and grace, especially to any Muslims with whom they come in contact.  Amen

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