“But the man who makes me his refuge will inherit the land and possess my holy mountain.” – Isaiah 57:13

That she was told by her seven-year-old son that she should have stopped and helped the woman lying on the street, writes the editor of the WAR CRY in her editorial. (War Cry 29 June 2019)

Children growing up in Salvation Army families learn very quick, that the Salvation Army is helping people.

There are forms of love to our neighbor. There are deeds of mercy of all sorts, bringing help and relieving suffering.

A poster at the local Salvation Army premises tells us how the Salvation Army is helping people:

THIS YEAR WE PROVIDED

62,885 food parcels to 30,309 families and individuals

54,404 instances of social work/counselling to 6801 families and individuals

17,403 meals served at 495 community meals events

2404 people with accommodation in short-term housing with wrap-around support

15,597 budgeting sessions to 5583 families and individuals

$450,000 worth of items from 134 Family stores to people in emergency situations

17,262 counselling sessions for New Zealanders with addiction to alcohol, other drugs and harmful gambling

But what is the answer to the question, “What form of love to our neighbor is most important, most urgent?” EVANGELISM is the answer!

“I am the LORD,

Isaiah 45:6+7

Introduction:

and there is no other.

• I form the light and
• create darkness,
• I bring prosperity and
• create disaster;

End:

I, the LORD, do all these things.”

“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” – Isaiah 46:4

“PREACH THE GOSPEL AT ALL TIMES AND WHEN NECESSARY USE WORDS.” – St Francis of Assisi

“You are not here in the world for yourself. You have been sent here for others. The world is waiting for you.” – Founder Catherine Booth

“Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realising you were the prisoner.” – Unknown