When God wants to train a rugged n righteous soldier, He keeps him on his feet all the way - day and night, always alert subconsciously. He denies him hours of sleep and unnecessary excesses.
Some trainees opt out of the command just before they are inducted. (Ask jesus - making disciples was a hard nut to crack). It takes years of (but not limited to) strict grooming and observation, stepping on toes, ugly moments, hard lessons to learn from, and even rejection. He doesn't alwayz position the trainee in the midst of people of like minds, or in the most comfortable places where he'll be accepted, treated well and endowed with the pampering due him.
The trainee has the privilege of choosing his own platoon (absolutely based on his/discretion).
He puts Him in the midst of wolves, to learn the act of defense, endurance and survival - absorbing pain, yet standing strong. The aim of the training is to produce a fully-fortified soldier who will not stagger in battle. A soldier who will NOT be carried away by activities. A soldier who is not scared of confronting the truth and defending his alma mater. A soldier who will look back and thank HIM for the training. A soldier who will alwayz have the back of fellow soldiers. Are you one??
Selah!
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