by Jim Knaggs on March 19, 2010
In our intensity to serve the Lord we can miss the necessity for a little rest. Instant access and response to matters only accelerates the engagement and increases the pressure. The potential of souls won for the love of Jesus holds our attention and motivates our lives to keep the pace up.
Jesus said, “Come unto me and I will give you rest.” His words go deeper than simply taking a break, but they are grounded in our basic need to rest. In that rest we will find strength to do better. Without it, our efforts risk weariness and loss of focus. Give yourself a break today and take one.
Genesis 2:2
By the seventh day God had finished his work. On the seventh day he rested from all his work. God blessed the seventh day. He made it a Holy Day Because on that day he rested from his work, all the creating God had done. This is the story of how it all started, of Heaven and Earth when they were created.
by Jim Knaggs on March 18, 2010
GENERAL Shaw Clifton has announced that he has approved the official opening of The Salvation Army’s work in Nicaragua, as of 1 March 2010, making it the 120th country in which the Army is officially at work.
Previous attempts to establish the work in Nicaragua were short lived (1980-1981) on account of civil conflict within the country. In 2005, however, with the regime being more open to the presence of Christian organisations within the country, the Latin America North Territory sought permission to begin exploration into the possibility of recommencing operations there.
Meetings were held with the government at the beginning of 2008, with a view to establishing the Army’s legal presence in Nicaragua. Several months were taken up working through the various legal requirements in connection with The Salvation Army’s registration in the country.
Majors Enrique and Ana Molina, Costa Rican officers, have been appointed to lead the new work. Until their residency application is complete, Major Max Mayorga, Territorial Social Secretary in the Latin America North Territory – and Nicaraguan by birth – has power of attorney to act for Majors Molina and on behalf of The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army is in good standing with the Nicaraguan authorities and prospects for the future development of its work are positive. Prayers are asked for God’s continued blessing upon this new ministry, and upon those who will lead it.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”- Romans 15:13