Basic Training Flashback #17

Basic training was not all physical. Half of the sessions were lectures on Korean war history, military mentality and war strategies. During lectures on the current status of Korea and the army, it was interesting to learn about the perspectives on the neighboring countries and the supposed threat they possess. 

As for Korea, the neighboring country is North Korea, the enemy. The acquired information states the country has enough chemical weapons to wipe out the entire world, not to mention all the nuclear bombs. Once they master the missile technology, they will hold power to kill millions of innocent lives. 

Though quiet on front ends, the next neighboring country is Japan, the only country to power through and recover from two nuclear bombings. Though devastated from crimes of World War II, the country has slowly amassed enough military power to launch an attack, though unlikely in the near future. 

On further end, China stands, the upcoming powerhouse, slowly peaking its head against the US. China also has history of meddling with Korea, specifically in the division of Korea and more. China is known for its unending manpower, easily overcrowding any country military. 

Looking on further is Russia, another sleeping giant. Russia stands tall with freezing winter to train them. Though having faltered slightly during the fall of communism, the country has bounced back well enough to hold a threat to any nation in the world. 

I could add many more about the countries around Korea, but the main message was to point out the fact that Korea stands as the Israelites have stood in the past. 

I am no scholar, but the Israelites were shown to be in constant conflict with the Egyptians, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Amorites, the Moabites and on. Most of the countries were also depicted to have the finest technology, weaponry. Though time on again, God has led the Israelites to victory, their sins have resulted in their downfall as well.

Here in modern times, Korea stands amidst many potential enemies. I know it is harsh to say enemies, but North Korea is indeed the enemy as South Korea is still technically in wartime, just in armistice. I am left with the question now, how are we in the eyes of God? If war breaks out, will God be for us or against us? Where should are hearts be but in repentance?