Shortly after joining the Navy, the new recruit asked his officer for a pass so he could attend a wedding. The officer gave him the pass, but informed the young man that he would have to be back by 7 p.m. on Sunday.
“You don’t understand, sir,” said the recruit. “I’m in the wedding.”
“No, you don’t understand,” the officer shot back. “You’re in the Navy!”
I think sometimes we forget the fact that we are now soldiers of the cross. That involves missing out on some of life’s pleasures and being in some uncomfortable environments.
Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.
The place of service is on this planet somewhere and under a unique set of circumstances. Make your Commander proud.
Think about it.
Gary