Graduating The University Of Life

In the ranks of the dear old Army

'Neath the yellow. red and blue

There's a place for every warrior

If to Jesus you'll be true.

Your reward will be a grand one

In the sweet, sweet by and by

There's a place for every warrior

Why don't you try? Why don't you try? (SACS 236)

Emblazoned with the words "Promoted To Glory", the Salvation Army flag adorning the coffin boldly proclaimed the hope of eternity. As we celebrated together the promised reward of a faithful Christian servant, we were reminded that this Child of God wrote a Thesis of Love by her words and actions as she graduated the University of Life. 'Accepted without corrections' in the sight of her Lord and Saviour, as promised in John 14.

TSA flag speaks of Salvation, Holiness and Holy Spirit Power ~ all necessary to prepare us for eternal life and our heavenly reward. These are the spiritual hallmarks to live for. These, too, provide believers an assurance of the hope of Heaven here on earth.

John 14:1-3 (MSG) ~ "You trust God, don't you? Trust me. There is plenty of room for you in my Father's home. If that weren't so, would I have told you that I'm on my way to get a room ready for you? And if I'm on my way to get your room ready, I'll come back and get you so you can live where I live."