In the past month I have been reading Salvation Army History. Through this time I have been struck by the attitude of the early Salvationists.
These men and women of The Salvation Army really did have the mindset of a soldier fighting on the frontlines of war. Their motto was “To win the world for Jesus” and they believed that through the power of the Holy Spirit they would. We can learn much from these Salvationists.
While I don’t believe for a moment that we have lost sight of trying to “win the world for Jesus” maybe we have forgotten that we are engaged in a war. The early Salvationist recognised that they were in a fight. If they were going to win the fight they had to adopt they mindset of a soldier.
We can learn much from these people. We are in a war, a war for souls and as we remember Anzac Day it is only fitting that we remind ourselves that we too need to fight. Like the Anzacs we need to risk ourselves in order to win the world for Jesus just as our early Salvationists did. Let’s be aggressive, let’s fight and let’s be a true soldier for Christ and the Salvation Army for we do indeed belong to an Army.
Phil
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Sharper than a Double Edged Sword
Lately I have been struck by Hebrews 4:12 which says,” For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires”.
This scripture has made me realize how powerful God’s word is. Now you might ask why have you only just noticed? It is because I have started using a technique (which some of you know) and that is praying the scriptures. In other words reading the scripture and then repeating it as a prayer to God.
An example of this is Micah 6:8 “O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God”. This scripture is repeated over and over again as I offer up prayer to God.
As I have started doing this, the scriptures have come alive and Hebrews 4:12 has become real to me, His word exposes things within us that we may not even realize are there. The word also helps us to reach for God. Most I all I find that the word challenges me to take up the fight, to win the world for Christ and be a warrior for God.
This is our call, our challenge. Take up the fight with the word in your hand like a sword, and start proclaiming the good news of the gospel to those that have yet to hear it.
Phil
This scripture has made me realize how powerful God’s word is. Now you might ask why have you only just noticed? It is because I have started using a technique (which some of you know) and that is praying the scriptures. In other words reading the scripture and then repeating it as a prayer to God.
An example of this is Micah 6:8 “O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God”. This scripture is repeated over and over again as I offer up prayer to God.
As I have started doing this, the scriptures have come alive and Hebrews 4:12 has become real to me, His word exposes things within us that we may not even realize are there. The word also helps us to reach for God. Most I all I find that the word challenges me to take up the fight, to win the world for Christ and be a warrior for God.
This is our call, our challenge. Take up the fight with the word in your hand like a sword, and start proclaiming the good news of the gospel to those that have yet to hear it.
Phil
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