"That’s what we’re looking for.”

 

 

Noticing parallels between SEALs and Christians

(pt.8)

  
     During a night run a SEAL candidate’s room was secretly trashed by an instructor before inspection.  He was reprimanded, cleaned his shambled room, and up at 0430 as expected.  Weeks later another instructor was asked about this. He said, “The body can take [about] anything. It’s the mind that needs training.  The question that guy was being asked involved mental strength.  ‘Can you handle such injustice? Can you cope with that kind of unfairness, that much of a setback, and still come back with your jaw set, still determined, [assuring] God you will never quit?’  That’s what we’re looking for.”

    Paul commands, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Rom 12:2) Peter says trials are only if need be , and they are to prove our faith, which is more precious than gold (1 Pet 1:6).  He tells of Jesus’ trusting the Father while enduring ultimate injustice from men for us (1 Pet 2:23); and that He is our example (1 Pet 4:1). Consider Him so you will not grow weary and lose heart (Heb 12:3).  Trusting, faithful endurance amidst injustice for doing well, this finds favor (grace) with God (1 Pet 2:19-20). That’s what He’s looking for.