Yesterday at the New Zealand Congress, Salvation Army General Andre’ Cox said “He dreams of a Salvation Army that is ‘vibrant, committed and on its knees before God” He went on to say that  “Deepening the spiritual life of Salvationists is essential to moving forward as an Army, he said. “If we want to see our world change, we ourselves must be changed by God.”

Let me first just say “Amen!”  General Cox is spot on in regards to this continued need for personal and corporate holiness in our Army!  We cannot expect to grow or change the world without first deepening these spiritual waters in our lives.  Without the Holy Spirit’s guidance and direction for His people and His Army, we can find ourselves scattered by the winds of discouragement and discord.

It is encouraging to me that General Cox is picking up where General Bond left off.  We are, as an International Salvation Army, One Army and to build on this One Army we first must make sure our walk with the Lord and our maturation of faith continues.  Without it we cannot and will not remain united.

As reported by IHQ’s web page, the New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory celebrated some fantastic growth of Soldiery and expansion in Corps.  Isn’t that awesome?  It really doesn’t matter which territory you belong you, as an Army we too can celebrate their growth within this Army!  Congratulations!

I believe our Army has much to accomplish in the years to come, but without first checking our hearts, motives and righteous intentions these accomplishments could be for naught…yet I too whole heartedly agree with his call for all Soldiers to deeper their faith.

How is your heart?  How is your walk with the Lord today?  May you continue in your walk with Him!  May you also continue to be a light to all who encounter your love and passion for them through  Jesus Christ our Lord!

News Source:  http://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/news/inr260913