"Honor, Leadership, & Service 1"

Noticing parallels between SEALs and Christians

(pt. 4)

      The US Navy SEAL philosophy, or code, states in part: “I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards of my profession, placing the welfare and security of others before my own.” This sounds like motherhood (and the Christian life in general. Jesus said in Luke 17:10, “So you too, when you do all the things which are commanded you, say, 'We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.’”

      Godly mothers do so much for so many, yet their value is sadly underestimated and undermined. Imagine if we would view that profession, that career, that calling as noteworthy as SEAL or CEO. I doubt many would say that Jesus’ mother, Mary wasted her life by pouring it into her children. I doubt it for Susanna Wesley too. After all, without her (the 25th child) raising 19 children, we would not have all God brought, and is still bringing, through the work of John and Charles.