Rev. Jacob Ahiaba was born in Kogi state, Nigeria on the 10TH of May, 1955. His father was a strong Christian, a convert of early missionaries who ministered in the area. Rev. Jacob testifies that he became a Christian before the age of seven, always enjoying being alone with God. He was a man of dreams and visions, experiencing revelations from God and visitations by angels from his earliest years, continuing to enjoy this holy relationship with God throughout his life. He refused to be disobedient to the Word of God and in his own words, was addicted to reading the Bible. Seldom was Rev. Jacob seen without his Bible in his hand.
Facebook reminded me that Rev. Jacob's birthday was last week... I met him briefly, but he had the same powerful impact on me that he had on many others. Reverend Jacob loved Jesus deeply, and that love poured out onto the people around him. I loved him, as did many. ~Carisa Haven
Rev. Jacob became known to missionaries Jim and Phyllis Sortor in 2006 when they started building the first school for Fulani children in Emiworo, Kogi State. The Spirit of God had revealed to Rev. Jacob back in 1985 that a couple was coming to establish a school along the Niger River, right across from his stone quarry - a couple who would need his help.
AND THEY DID COME, JUST LIKE THE LORD SAID!
Jacob went to meet Jim and Phyllis, making many subsequent visits, always when they needed him the most. Whenever they were having a problem or challenge, Rev. Jacob would show up at the door and ask,
"Is there something I can do to help you? May I pray with you?"
Rev. Jacob opened his heart to Jim and Phyllis and to the Fulani people with whom we work.
Thank you God for such a powerful example of how to live our lives for Christ!
Let US be addicted to reading the Bible!
We are thanking God for a most successful two weeks with Bishop Matt Whitehead, hosting him through four Conferences, from Abuja, (Northern Nigeria Annual Conference,) to Enugu, (Middle Belt Conference,) to Akwa Ibom State, (Pioneer Conference and South Central Conference,) to Imala where Bishop met the Kabiyesi and dedicated the Good Shepherd School at Peace Village (pictured below). The 'Grand Tour' ended wonderfully in Lagos, at West Africa Theological Seminary, WATS, where Bishop preached at Chapel and we had lunch with WATS Founder, Dr Gary Maxey and his wife.
I am so grateful to God for a safe trip and successful meetings all the way through! WOW. God is so good. ~Phyllis
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