Battle ready

I love action / investigative movies and series. Maybe because my dad was a soldier, or maybe because sometimes I wonder how I'd have faired had I honoured my shortlisting into the cadets academy. Brings out some hidden lion, but now not so much as in my childhood. Those days of Rambo. We did not have electricity at home so the local cinema hall had season tickets of me and some random village boys. In spite of the vernacular commentary, we were not perturbed. You'd hear some random exhale hear and there. It was that tense. After movie hour no dog, thief or imaginary hyena could come close. I particularly was supercharged and highly volatile, full of raw adrenaline.

Right now when I watch 'six' or 'quantico' am not as jumpy, but there is always the rare feeling of bravery when Alex perish saves the day, or when Ice cube saves the day in Tripple X. Am full of admiration of the virtues displayed on the men in arms. A soldier is single minded and loyal to the chain of command, unless of course she is errant or a double agent. Soldiers don't leave the wounded in the battle zone. Teamwork is undoubtedly a core value. A soldier does not abort even while on the line of fire, unless commanded by higher authority. The crown is important, and a soldier will give his life if it means so. Soldiers panic at times, and even act cowardly but soon rediscover the courage and keep marching. Motivation is critical before heading out. It pays to know someone has got your back.

In Deuteronomy 20: 1-4, Almighty God made it clear that Israeli Army would face opposition. They would on occasions find themselves largely outnumbered. He knew they would fret. And that is why He reminded them, that he would be there for them. Ordained priests stood and reminded the people of this promise. This served as a motivation or even a war cry. It paid to know someone invincible had their back. This is our battle year as a nation. We are fighting corruption, inequality, injustice, tribalism, hunger and disease. We need to be strong. Our weapon is a simple ballot. It would be befitting if men of God stood up and reminded the nation that we are chosen and protected. How nice it would be if political leaders tool time to publicly declare their commitment towards a peaceful and fair election.

Personally as I approach my short-term battle, I know there is greater power watching my back. As His word promises, He will be with me always. Let us remember we are on the battlefield. Let us keep moving. Let's have each other's back. And never should we forget that He is with us, till the end.