I did not expect a surprise, when I picked up the small card from the literature table at the local Salvation Army place here in town.

Salvation Army Hall on Commerce Street in KAITAIA

The card is produced by the Salvation Army.

“Helping Kiwis in need,” it says on one side in big letters.

On the other side is a beautiful picture and on the right side I read “OPEN HERE”.

Other people must have followed the instruction before me. But when I opened the picture window properly, I read:

“THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE; LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT.” (Psalm 118:24).

I am not only surprised, but I am also encouraged.

Let us say it together:

“This is the day

that the Lord has made;

let us rejoice and

be glad in it.”