Come on, Salvation Army!

Come on, Salvation Army!

As Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, he called ordinary fishermen—simple, hardworking men—saying, “Come, follow me.” Without hesitation, without looking back, they left everything behind. They left their nets, their livelihood, their comfort zones, and followed Jesus into the unknown. They followed him into a life of purpose, a life of service, a life that would change the world forever.

And now, Jesus is calling us.

Jesus is calling us to follow him with the same urgency, the same devotion, the same boldness. The world is crying out for hope, for love, for justice, for salvation. We, The Salvation Army, are Jesus’ hands and feet in this world. We are part of the Church, the ones Jesus has called to bring light into the darkness, to bring healing to the broken, to bring salvation to the lost.

Are we prepared to go? Are we ready to leave behind the things that hold us back, the comforts, the doubts, the fears? Are we ready to respond with the same immediacy, the same passion as those first disciples? 

We are more than an organisation; we are a movement—a movement empowered by the Holy Spirit, driven by the love of Jesus, and committed to God’s mission. We are called to save love God, love others, and proclaim fullness of life for all with Jesus. This is our calling, our purpose, our reason for being.

So let us rise up, Salvation Army! Let us answer the call with hearts on fire, with unwavering faith, and with a relentless commitment to follow Jesus wherever he leads. Let us not hesitate, not question, not delay. The time is now! The world needs Jesus now!

Together, let us march forward, reaching out to the lost, lifting up the fallen, and bringing fullness of life to all with Jesus. This is our mission, our calling, our destiny.

Come, follow Jesus! The world is waiting, and we are ready!

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