ALPHA MAAMA (A.M.)

Wednesday February 22, 2017

“vision of ministry”

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. – Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)

Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,

but blessed is he who keeps the law. – Proverbs 29:18 (ESV)

Conviction of Sin (ongo‘i tautea ‘i he angahala – Lea o‘o)

**As we are going through this material (teaching) I am taking a “time out” here to make a personal observation. From the beginning of this “devotional” I (Solopani) made it clear that we would be going through a book by Scottish scholar and minister, Sinclair Ferguson (“The Christian Life”). The topics in the book are important biblical themes that all believers should be familiar with. I have tried to break them up in “bite” sizes for easier consumption.

But I do realize that with my best efforts, there are portions that will still come across as “technical.” To this, I apologize. I’m sure most of you, if, and when you open the App, you just want to get a “morsel” (quick bite) and go. Please be patient and take the journey as we are all learning together. I will try to “simplify” what I can in order to make the material more understandable. As for now, we are not able to interact in the App (like social media) but hopefully soon this feature will be available. Until then, you can still post comments or questions in the "blog."

Please continue to pray for the Mo’ui Fo’ou Youth ministry leadership and the future of the work. I am praying that a “syllabus” for all the youth (singles) would be made available for all of us to follow throughout all regions. This syllabus would also serve as the basis for our devotional. As we wait for these developments to be realized, please be patient and let us “walk together” and trust God will provide and guide us through.

This Day in Christian History:

February 22, 1906  – WILLIAM SEYMOUR arrives in Los Angeles at the request of Julia Hutchins. But after a disagreement regarding his preaching style, especially his emphasis on tongues, they parted ways and Seymour found a place on Azusa Street and set up his ministry. They were known as Apostolic Faith Mission, better known as Azusa Street Mission. Crowds gathered, and revival broke out. Men and women of many doctrinal backgrounds, white and black, confessed their sins, testified of God’s power, and spoke in tongues. They claimed visions, danced, shook, barked, and manifested other strange behavior. Many modern churches and ministries look back to Azusa as their inspiration.

Memory Verse:

And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."

— John 12:32

Pea ko au, kapau ‘e hiki au ki ‘olunga mei he kelekele, te u tohoaki ‘a e kakai kotoa pē kiate au – Sione 12:32

Bible Reading Plan: (52 weeks; 5 days a week)

Week 8 – Leviticus 19-20; Hebrews 7