Some people are born “naturals” – called to a profession or trade from the beginning. We may say that they are born with the talent and an innate affinity (passion) for what they do. It takes a special – called – kind of person to be a soldier in this world and I thank God not only for them but for their families.
Any good soldier is always prepared for battle whether engaged in battle or not. They wear not just uniforms but warrior mindsets. We may not always see their weapons but they are highly trained to be effective even without. Being a soldier isn’t a 9-5 job, it’s a way of life.
I think however that while we are not all natural soldiers we are all called to be spiritual soldiers in the natural. We are all called to battle the enemy of God’s creation. We are all called to be prepared for battle – the daily battles that wage war against us in this fallen world – we are to be prepared always to be able to read the landscape and see minefields with our spiritual eyes.
We may be moms and dads. We may be police officers, firemen, we may be teachers, or party planners, clergy or lay. We may be students or grandparents, caregivers or lifesavers. Whatever we are, whatever our calling, we must always be spiritually armed and dangerous while living in the natural.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Eph. 6:10-12.
