I may never march in the infantry but...

Today was the day that my brother was enlisted for his BMT at Pulau Tekong. Hmm... a Malaria and Dengue-free place. That's interesting =) Anyway, I thought that it was going to be merely seeing him off at the ferry and waving bye before going back home. And then I realize that SAF had a 4 hour programme planned out for us already. And I was like, what? 4 hours? I thought I'll be out for just an hour plus! Well. Turned out to be a whole half a day affair.

Ok anyway, not to dwell on that silly surprise of mine, I was admiring the SAF photos also. They have good artwork and photographers I must say. Actually operations comes with its job hazards. You start observing many things around you, hoping to find something good to emulate. Ok that's besides the point.

The point is, that I was thinking on the concept of being a soldier. Being someone who is 'sold out' to the country. Someone who is compelled to do the things that the sergeats tell you to do. They say tuck in, you tuck in. They say shave, you shave. Isn't it amazing how much authority the army personnel has on you. Reminded me of

2 Timothy 2
1You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. 3Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. 5Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules. 6The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

I actually have 2 female cellmates who have shared that they would like to be enlisted in the army too! I'm not a farmer but I have ran marathons before. And now I look at the enlistees again. I don't pride myself as someone with alot of perseverance or focus. Wonder what kind of soldier would I be.