In Carlos Castaneda's A Separate Peace, his protagonist, Don Juan, states, "The difference between a warrior and an ordinary man is that a warrior see everything as a challenge, while an ordinary man ees everything as either a blessing or a curse."
Castaneda’s “warrior” is an individual who accepts the challenge to make a difference. An “ordinary man,” on the other hand, accepts his station in life with passive neutrality. He may expertly clarify and define his circumstances, but he receives them as fated and without complaint.
Jesus offered the rich, young ruler the “warrior” challenge in Matthew 19.21...
“...if you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and com, follow Me.”
How do I trade in all remnants of my smug and “ordinary” existence for the faith-based life of a “warrior” for Christ?
Recruit me, Jesus! I want to transcend ordinary life and be a warrior for You.
