"Serious Business"

Noticing parallels between SEALs and Christians

(pt. 3)...

      Walking with God is not merely a pleasure cruise on the way to Heaven; it’s a battleship stationed at the gates of Hell. The battle we are a part of (both as participants and as victims) is one of cosmic proportions and eternal consequences. But, it is often fought in seemingly little things.

      SEAL team leader, Marcus Lutrell remembers an early admonition from his instructor in his training: “This is a school for warriors, understand? This is the most serious business there is. And, if you don’t want to do it, then get out―right now!”

      Our three enemies are the world, the flesh, and the devil. And though people are involved in our fight, we fight not them, but the spirit behind them (Eph 6:12). And, we fight against everything that competes with God’s attention and keeps people from the true knowledge of God (2 Cor 10 3-5). We need to be ever-ready for the victory God has granted us in Christ (both for ourselves and others). This is most serious business there is.