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
Pastor Leon
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