Mission trip to Kenya
- J Michael Theron

- Jun 25
- 9 min read
Updated: Aug 25
August 2024 the Lord led me to Africa, to share the true Gospel, repentance (changing from current ways, by allowing the Holy Spirit Access to that broken part, sinful nature engrained in us). Speaking about it, so it is revealed (Mat 3:6). And keep in remembrance of such always (James 5:16, 1 John 1:9, 1 Tim 6:12, Num 5:7, and … 2 Cor 12:9).
Also teaching baptism, the first one, and I did my best in short to try talk about preparing. Knowing what to expect in Faith. And what are you willing to give of yourself for this new life?
And then asking Holy Spirit of God for the second more important baptism, by the Holy Spirit and Fire (Matthew 3:11-12). It is not an easy life going through the fire, and going through it seemingly alone feels even harder, Jesus promises us - even when we feel at our lowest and loneliest, he will always be with us (Mt 28:20) I heard and felt him say this at a very dark low point in my life in serious pain, while dowsing myself in a cold Colorado River.
With God all things are possible, and when we truly rely on him, he makes all things possible.
I encountered many living a humble life, but also a life of unknowns and even though many children believed. The adults had a hard time believing… trusting.
The humility was beautiful. The love from the kids... amazing! The genuineness of the people who usually travel miles by foot, motorbike or buses each day, live off of next to nothing to survive, and yet still support their families, was so inspiring.
The Holy Spirit spoke through me, it truly isn’t you when you speak deep powerful things from scripture, it’s just as the Lord says here; Mark 13:11. The speaking was bold. Sometimes offended people's flesh. The ones that listened and understood knew Gods voice. Many had wanted to know more and believe but were struggling.
Two very powerful events happened (that I knew of). 4 young adults from an entire congregation (during an entire week of sermons and church service where hundreds attended) came to repentance and baptism. Even though certain individuals tried to plan everything and make things go as they wished - God still had a say.
And what a miracle that day was, God spoke through a beautiful light rain, that started just before, proceeded right through, and ended just after the last baptism as we hiked back to the car rejoicing. It was cold, but the excitement and heavenly exhortation was tangible! Luke 15:7-10
The second event: While listening to the Children worship Jesus (a morning ritual, and beautiful daily event) we heard songs like “who has the final say; Jehovah has the final say!”, and “Jehovah turns my life around!” , And many many more amazing songs. What a blessing praising the Lord with children so eager to share joy, so playful and full of life! Was a blessing watching them play soccer, dancing, praising the Lord and laughing and sharing together.
As I was asked to speak to the Children of the Gospel message, and message of Hope. I heard from the Holy Spirit a few times. As they had just finished one song and the teachers were deciding what next song to sing, Holy Spirit reminded me of Zion. When the workers misunderstood a new song was sung - so after the Holy Spirit led us to pray it out with hands up to Heaven. So I listened and spoke what he was speaking. The most beautiful experience happened.
The Holy Spirit gave powerful visions to quite a few of the children. In fact one child in particular can see in the Spirit, and had two angels come to him with a message: share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Tell many of his great Love and Grace! During the event, as we all spoke out the words Holy Spirit shared, we all felt super light, the air changed, and heaven was upon us all. I felt that beautiful peace of the Prince of Peace himself Jesus 🙂
When we finished praying, many were smiling with the newfound revelations and tangible presence of God Almighty, Elohim. I asked some of the young ones to come forwards with their testimonies. One young man Samuel, whom had seen the angels during the prayer stood in front of me as I hugged him I was overcome by the Spirit of God and gratitude for what he had just happened. I cried in the young man’s arms for a while. And then asked the other children what they had seen and heard. Jesus is real! And he was there, all Glory the only one who can do things like this. We are truly nothing, but with him we are everything and all connected!
I felt so small and humbled by spending time here yet bold as a Lion when called up to share the message of Hope. The Lord spoke so powerfully and without hesitation. I am not a man that can speak so boldly or even with such tenacity or intelligence. But with him we are more than conquerors! Read: “Romans 8:37.”
This trip had its hardships and struggles and I’ll go a little deeper into them another time. But that’s life. Jesus never ever promised it would Sunshine and rainbows all the time, in fact quite the opposite. Despite the challenges this trip was a huge success. Jesus said to me after a young adult gave her life fully to the Lord. What is the cost of a soul? And it silenced me because I truly knew there is no answer and no amount of dollar value to bring someone from darkness to light. All for his Glory and Honor.
I was deeply humbled to experience spending time with the children at the orphanage hearing what The Lord wanted to do here, and seeing him shew forth a template of sorts to me in the spirit of a sustainable base that would supply all their needs. It would just need the partnership of the Body of Christ through Inspiration from God to come about.
On returning to NY, where I flew back in, I heard from the Holy Spirit. And those words actually make me happy, because then I really knew I’m doing our Fathers will. He said; the devil is angry at you. So as I came through security I had been called out by a border agent. Sent to a room, with a smile on my face, because I know the Lord always has my back.
And very soon after I got called up and had to hand in the old passport I traveled with as I had found it. Luckily carried my new one too.
Picked up bags at the bag collection, and went down stairs to try find an earlier flight from the United desk, as mine was only leaving at 8am the next day. I was unluckily greeted with a very frowny face woman, who very shortly said no more flights until tomorrow. Go look for another airline or stay in NY tonight. I know how expensive it would be to leave, so I stayed in the airport (Ubers $50 one way, hotels +_$300).
I soon found a charging table, where I could relax and sing worship to the Lord. Charge my phone and look at options: rent a car (as I would have loved to visit my brother in Christ Andrew)? Cheap hotel? Or stay in airport. Just after this a flight attendant from Virgin airlines, showed up and started talking to me. Only later I realized it was a test. And I passed. she left.
Then shortly after I met a larger Italian woman who needed help with the info on her ticket, I replied in Spanish and it worked! Praise God we were able to communicate and she was grateful to understand and know where to go. Then I met a women who said she was ministering at a Church in Oregon. At almost the same time we were addressed by a lady traveling with her children from Kenya, she needed help in reaching out to another man picking them up, and we got a hold of that gentleman and all was well with them. Thank you Jesus!
The lady whom I met as a minster, told me she loved the Church in Oregon, but was told by the Lord to come to NY to further his ministry. She was very meek, yet showed great intelligence, and actually taught me something really cool! I mentioned how the Church and brothers in Christ I met with in Kenya had planned an event, but not exactly to the Lords standards and for Gods will and Full purposes. But yet there is grace (2 Corinthians 12:9, Revelation 22:1-21, Ephesians 2:8).
So what I was taught by her reply; God has a perfect will! A good will. And an acceptable Will. Three kinds, the first being a prize winner like Jesus! Knowing exactly what God is after. Then the middle, still Good, but not as perfect as the first. And then the will of God that just makes it - acceptable.
I was blown away by this, and had genuinely loved the conversation and the humbleness of this woman. This was a deeper understanding of at least one verse I know of (Rom 12:2) But towards the end of our Conversation, I asked her; But where will you go next? On her answer, “…where ever the Lord leads... “, I immediately I knew who she was. Then I spoke these words, ministering spirits of fire.
And she turned her head and didn’t look at me again until much later when the other angel (much taller, and on my left) was telling me I needed to find rest.
Right then, something was going on in the spirit, as both angels turned their heads as if to see and hear something in the distance. It felt as if time stood still. There was a great silence, yet quite bustling around us. We were protected, the wings of Fathers Cherubim, his pinions covered us (Psalm 91:4).
I knew the Fowler was on the loose looking for whom he could devour, but how can he when The Holy Spirit is here holding back, them who are the lawless ones. (2 Thessalonians 2:7)
Soon after the Angel on my left was looking in my direction and quivering, but looking above my head at the Lord, she was trembling before him, I felt the Lord Jesus rushing waters flowing into me. He was pouring in and around me, I was standing hidden in him my strong tower; Prov 18:10, my righteous armor; Eph 6:10-18. My entire life, I’ve very rarely felt this strong, confident and awake. It’s an unexplainable power, a righteous power that is above every other power.
With the living waters of Jesus rushing into me, I said, but I can stay up all night like this! The angel to my left (taller one) started to laugh, and said no, but you need rest. And proceeded to give me a card for the suites in terminal B that offer little rest pods for around a three to four-hour time period.
She spoke of the islands and the people there, you could tell she missed it. That gives me a little reminder no one is above the law of Father, his knowledge and understanding is above every other want or desire.. and every mind here on earth (Isaiah 55:8-9), also all the other realms. His thoughts are higher than the people of Earth, because his knowledge is far greater than we can ever contemplate. He made us. He’s always been, we were created through him and his great wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
Eventually, I knew I had to leave, I bid farewell, and went off to see where I could spend the night. My curiosity made me want to ask so many questions. Yet my reverence for the Lord was stronger, and leaving was his will.
So after walking around the airport, I found a restaurant to purchase a little salad and a drink. I settled in to try find a place of rest, but the little pods to rent at this point were all taken, perhaps I waited to long…. Distractions from the enemy is something I pray the Lord completely breaks in me.
I found one spot to sit on a call with a fellow sister and brother in Christ. Then, soon after a man, most definitely demon possessed came to me, but I truly felt what the Lord wanted to do was overcome evil with good.
The sick man commented on me being appetizing and spoke many sick sexual words. But I am protected by the Lords armor, it was hard to not want to shout out profanity and disgust. But I leaned deep into Jesus and at every turn really sought what to say. The Lord led me to an action I will never forget.
I leaned in and put my hand on his chest saying for you and that man whom you stay with I pray a powerful seed of hope, that is Real Love of Jesus Christ is learned in you. Watered. And comes to Life, In the Mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
As I did this, the demon in him moved back, yet his face kept the same sick grin but losing it for a couple seconds.
Soon after he stood up, still yapping. But then left. I realized for true change to take place, deliverance, we need a deep Foundation of Love and Grace of Jesus. He’s the only one that can change, remove and send out. We need permission. We also need to know our Authority in Him, and Him through us!
May this testimony of Jesus his grace and love for many inspire you with hope. He is most definitely not done yet. Keep talking about him everywhere you go. Don’t be shy, don’t hold back. He is so so worthy!
Rev 5:12
Heb 13:15
Rev 4:11
Phil 2:9-11
Psalm 95:6
Eph 5:19
Eph 1:3
Psalm 145:3
1 Peter 2:9








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