Souls and Justice...

This was on the Armybarmy blog a little while ago (www.armybarmy.com/blog.html)

"My business is to get the world saved. If this involves the standing still of the looms and the shutting up of the factories and the staying of the sailing ships, let them all stand still. When we have got everybody converted, they can go on again. (William Booth, in answer to his own question, “Are all to be officers?” in Norman Murdoch. THE ORIGINS OF THE SALVATION ARMY. p141

My business on earth is exactly the same. I want to see the world saved for God. And I'm going as William Booth also says "while one soul remains without the light of God, I'll fight to the very end"

I've been reminded in the last couple of weeks where my priorities should be, and how sometimes I can get them so wrong. My main priority in life is my relationship with God, and the advancement of His Kingdom. My life must be a living sacrifice. Daily I offer myself to God to use me as he wants to bring Glory to His name.

It's not always easy, but I know I must do it. I'm going to fight for justice, love and mercy for the rest of my days. I'm am continually sanctified.. Gods grace abounds...
The other week at 614 we had a huge live worship recording, titled "souls and justice". It was absolutely fantastic. God was definitely there, and He moved in powerful ways. People were challenged about their apathy towards the injustice in this world, and encouraged to take a step of faith with God, because with God anything is possible.

There was an amazing moment during the night, which I don't think i'll ever forget.. Nathan Rowe (Soteria) was leading worship proclaiming freedom in the name of Jesus... freedom from addiction, freedom from shame, freedom from bondage.... There is freedom in the name of Jesus!! Hallejuah!

It really struck a chord with me (no musical pun intended!), because its been something that God has been speaking to me about for a long time. As you may have gathered, I have a passion and a heart for the disadvantaged and marginalised, the people most of society wants to forget about. I thank God that he has placed me in The Salvation Army, and I am honoured that this is where he wants me to serve Him for the rest of my days. It's not just about seeing souls won for his kingdom.. But it's not just about seeing justice in our world.. the two must go hand in hand.

Hallejuah!

For Him Alone
Ness :-)