Revolution!

Revolution Hawaii is more than halfway through the 2008-2009 year and it is already proving to be another great one. This is due in large part to an amazing team of red hot revolutionaries who came to this island mission field in early September with the desire to win the world for Jesus. William Booth said “Go for souls and go for the worst”. These courageous young adults, all between the ages of 18 and 21, have taken our Generals words to heart, leaving their comfortable lifestyles in California, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Florida and Chuuk to spend a year of their life fiercely loving those the world rejects.

For the skeptics out there who have been seduced by the great deceiver into believing that Hawaii is an island paradise free from sin and the destruction it creates, a day in the life of a Revolution Hawaii urban missionary will help reveal the ugly underbelly hiding beneath the beautiful veneer. Homelessness, addiction, abuse, neglect, hopelessness, despair and death can be found on the streets, beaches and neighborhoods throughout this “Aloha” state. Although it might seem daunting and even a bit risky, these Revolution Hawaii warriors fearlessly wade into the battle daily, taking the fight to Satan and his minions and waging war with love.

This has not been an easy task. Our enemy is not happy about this revolution and he does not fight fair. There have been momentary setbacks and times of despair. William Booth once sent a telegram to some officers facing similar difficulties. It consisted of two words which simply said, “Try tears”. Many tears have been shed this year over some of Revolution Hawaii’s new found friends who remain lost and hurting. More tears are sure to fall, but they are tears mixed with prayers to a loving and victorious God who works miracles in even the most hopeless of lives. And on those occasions when Revolution Hawaii experiences victory it is incredibly sweet.

Over the next six months we are hoping and praying for many more victories. If you are interested in getting into the fight alongside of us and are between the ages of 18 and 29 with a warriors heart and passion for the lost, Revolution Hawaii is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 year. Visit us at http://www.revolutionhawaii.com/ for more info.