Last night, Sunday there was a Celebration at the Salvation Army Temple in central Oslo, Norway. The SA hall was full as 14 new Cadets were welcomed to begin their two year education as Salvation Army officers (Pastors).
Commissioner Dick Krommenhoek spoke about the three men in Luke 9. All three men had excuses for why they could not follow Jesus. In the next chapter of Luke, the gentile physician's focus is on Jesus sending out the seventy-two disciples who had apparently said 'yes' to the invitation. Three had said no and 72 said yes.
Today, perhaps the scenario is reversed. Seventy-two says no to Jesus' call and 3 answer yes, 'we're willing - send us!'. The Commissioner highlighted that today half of Norway's SA corps are without officer leaders. He challenged the congregation to follow Jesus.
The Salvation Army is in need of laborers: the harvest is ripe.
(translation from Rupeba: SE Ljungholm)
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