Blue Angels
The Blue Angels documentary is a great watch. They are amazing to see in person, but the aerial photography in this video is phenomenal. I highly recommend this video! And on a side note, this elite group has quite a few teaching points for the body of Christ, but I'll try to narrow them down to just a few!
Discipline and Commitment: These hand selected pilots are combat ready. Are you? Can you give a credible defense for your faith? 1 Peter 3:15 “...but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you…” You were chosen and hand selected as well, but not based on merit or talent or worth. Romans 5:8 “...but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Self-examination: Part of Blue Angel training is watching films of their own flying sequences. They see where they were out of sync, and where improvement is needed. 2 Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith…” Debrief, dissect, and review.
Preparedness: Passing out during the G force test is a wake up call to work that is not easy! The entire body is needed to withstand the G force. Be prepared! We all face trying times, even just living in this ungodly world is difficult. We are wise to consider this warning: 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
Focus: Don't get distracted by looking around. Stay focused. Our audience is not just on the ground, but also in heaven. Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..”
Unity: We are called to fly together as one - this is unity. Psalm 131:1 “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” But this feat is not just accomplished by those in the jets! Each position on the team has a specific role. Not all fly. Not all lead. But they are one team. Some positions are more comfortable than others. All positions are family. All positions are important. Being on the team is a great equalizer and to fly as one requires trust and respect for your teammates. John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Gratitude: Are we thankful to be on the Team? Do we have the gratitude to say, “I'm happy to be here?” in whatever role we have in the body? Whatever circumstance? Or capacity? Gratitude is a reset and thankfulness is foundational. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Perfection: Vince Lombardi said, “Gentlemen, we will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way, we shall catch excellence.” Matthew 5:48 “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Perfection is a glimpse of our eternal home. Not a week of perfection, or even a day. But a moment here and there. A tireless pursuit of perfection, not satisfied with mediocre service. The closer you get to the pinnacle of perfection, the farther away from it you realize you are. There is always room for growth in our Christian walk. Good jet. Roll it.
Blue Angels are often sad to depart the team. This has been their tightly woven and most trusted family for at least two years. But once a Blue Angel, always a Blue Angel. Our Brothers and Sisters may depart the earth, but the reunion is coming! One day in Heaven, the whole crew will be reunited to be together forever with Christ. And we get to be a part of that here on earth. So suit up, strap in and let's get out there and rip it!
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18
Discipline and Commitment: These hand selected pilots are combat ready. Are you? Can you give a credible defense for your faith? 1 Peter 3:15 “...but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you…” You were chosen and hand selected as well, but not based on merit or talent or worth. Romans 5:8 “...but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Self-examination: Part of Blue Angel training is watching films of their own flying sequences. They see where they were out of sync, and where improvement is needed. 2 Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith…” Debrief, dissect, and review.
Preparedness: Passing out during the G force test is a wake up call to work that is not easy! The entire body is needed to withstand the G force. Be prepared! We all face trying times, even just living in this ungodly world is difficult. We are wise to consider this warning: 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
Focus: Don't get distracted by looking around. Stay focused. Our audience is not just on the ground, but also in heaven. Hebrews 12:1 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us..”
Unity: We are called to fly together as one - this is unity. Psalm 131:1 “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” But this feat is not just accomplished by those in the jets! Each position on the team has a specific role. Not all fly. Not all lead. But they are one team. Some positions are more comfortable than others. All positions are family. All positions are important. Being on the team is a great equalizer and to fly as one requires trust and respect for your teammates. John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Gratitude: Are we thankful to be on the Team? Do we have the gratitude to say, “I'm happy to be here?” in whatever role we have in the body? Whatever circumstance? Or capacity? Gratitude is a reset and thankfulness is foundational. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
Perfection: Vince Lombardi said, “Gentlemen, we will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way, we shall catch excellence.” Matthew 5:48 “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Perfection is a glimpse of our eternal home. Not a week of perfection, or even a day. But a moment here and there. A tireless pursuit of perfection, not satisfied with mediocre service. The closer you get to the pinnacle of perfection, the farther away from it you realize you are. There is always room for growth in our Christian walk. Good jet. Roll it.
Blue Angels are often sad to depart the team. This has been their tightly woven and most trusted family for at least two years. But once a Blue Angel, always a Blue Angel. Our Brothers and Sisters may depart the earth, but the reunion is coming! One day in Heaven, the whole crew will be reunited to be together forever with Christ. And we get to be a part of that here on earth. So suit up, strap in and let's get out there and rip it!
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18
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