Bro. Henry Umeana | President, Hartford, Connecticut Chapter
African Christian Fellowship, USA
Beloved in Christ,
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. As we continue to press in toward “Operation: Revive & Restore”, the Holy Spirit draws my attention to a profound realization: God’s restoration flows through the unveiling of His divine secrets. What has been hidden in darkness shall be brought into His marvelous light, igniting revival in our hearts, families, and local chapter fellowships.
Scriptural Foundation
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.” ~ Deuteronomy 29:29 (ESV)
“He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.” ~ Daniel 2:22 (KJV)
These verses guide us into the third month of this revival season, reminding us that God’s revelations are not mere insights but keys to obedience, restoration, and generational legacy.
For the African Christian Fellowship to walk in the vision God gave us in 1977—now in 2026 and beyond—we must reposition ourselves to receive His divine blueprint for ACF in this time. With that blueprint come instructions to obey, renewed mindsets that restore, and strategies that ensure a seamless handover to the next generation.
God’s Handover from Moses to Joshua
It was in Moses’ intimate fellowship with the Lord that God revealed to him that Joshua would succeed him in leading Israel and gave him specific instruction on how to commission him:
Numbers 27:18–20
18 So the Lord said to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit of leadership, and lay your hand on him.
19 Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the entire assembly and commission him in their presence.
20 Give him some of your authority so the whole Israelite community will obey him.
God, who knew the destiny of Israel, revealed to His servant Moses what to do as the nation entered a season of transition. Brethren, the same God who knows the destiny of ACF also desires to reveal to us what to do as we transition into His restoration for us. His future plans will remain concealed until we posture ourselves to search His Word by the Spirit.
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”
(Proverbs 25:2)
“and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.”
(Revelation 1:5–6)
When we take the time to search the Word until we are filled with revelation, God likens us to kings. It is only kings who have the authority to rule over the earth, nations, and organizations. In Daniel’s day, God disclosed the king’s dream—foretelling kingdoms and Christ’s eternal reign—proving that He alone holds the mysteries of time and eternity. In this same vein, God desires to disclose great mysteries of the future to us today.
Key Aspects of Daniel 2:22
- Revealer of Secrets: God unveils knowledge beyond human wisdom, like the dream’s prophecy of future empires, empowering us to navigate today’s spiritual battles with divine foresight.
- Omniscience: Nothing escapes His sight; He knows the hidden darkness of our struggles, sin, and fears, and He offers complete restoration where human efforts fail.
- Divine Light: Light dwells with Him as the eternal source of truth, illuminating paths for revival and drawing us into His transformative presence.
Conclusion
My hope, as we draw closer to “Operation: Revive & Restore”, is that the grace to search the Scriptures and hear the voice of God concerning the future of ACF will be multiplied in every individual, family, and chapter.
We must increase our time in the Word. The longer we dwell, the more secrets we will hear.
We must tarry in intercession longer than in seasons past. Remember Acts 13:2.
We must embrace our identity as priests who minister unto the Lord day and night.
When we do these things, the secrets of God become easier to discern, interpret, and implement.
Brother Shola’s revival epistle admonished us to walk in forgiveness.
Sister Eliada revealed that, in order to sustain a revival, love must be the sustaining force.
Brother Festus made clear that the purpose of revival is alignment with God’s purpose of restoring the world back to Himself.
As I pen these words, I remind ACF East Region of our identity as believers. Once we see ourselves as those whom God has chosen to reveal His secrets to, the keys to restoration and to the next generations of ACF will be released to us.
Call to Action
Let us seek God’s revelations in prayer, fasting, and fellowship. Let us be willing to break standard protocols at this critical time. As the Spirit is poured out upon us afresh, believe that our youth will see visions and dreams concerning our future. Like Moses, our leaders will receive from the Lord clear succession plans. And in unity, we will move forward to experience revival and restoration for power and dominion!
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About Bro. Henry Umeana
Henry Umeana is an experienced Oracle and SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) based in West Hartford, Connecticut. He brings over a decade of IT expertise to his role at Tata Consultancy Services, specializing in database management, data modeling, and requirements analysis.
As President of ACF Hartford, Connecticut (African Christian Fellowship), his deep passion for the Lord shines through local and international missions support, hosting prayer vigils, and sharing his testimony of God’s providence guiding his life.