The Uncertain Knight



     "But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:8-9

     It's not easy trying to revive and ancient order of elite guardians brandishing swords of energy. Especially, when your own training was pretty much "learn-as-you-go" and still without all the answers. As was the case for Luke Skywalker.
     Now, there are plenty of Star Wars lovers/fans out there; but, the only ones that can surpass me must have read past the Children of The Jedi novel. I'm going to take one step back from that novel, to look's challenges he faced in the Jedi Academy Trilogy novels:
     Seven years after the events of Return of The Jedi, Luke is finally ready to begin a new Jedi Academy, searching for potential candidates to restore the Order. Even as he begins to train new Jedi potentials, he is uncertain and overly cautious; often he questions this wisdom of his own decisions. Why?
     Unlike the predecessors of Yoda, Kenobi, Qui-Gon, Windu, and the others; Luke became a Jedi Master, not through tests and evaluations, but mainly because he presently had the most knowledge and experience. Talk about the hot seat to be put in!
     If there was one thing he did not have, it was over-confidence. At times, the masters of the old Order tended to have just enough of this, that they became slightly arrogant in their positions. Not very much, granted.  Just enough that they began to lose focus in the Force, leading to their annihilation. Even caution caused problems with one or two of his students. There is never a foolproof way, no matter what.
     In many ways, we need that same route that Luke had, in becoming a new Jedi. We face the trial and error of Christianity, often in the "do or die" moments, with little more than a will (not skill) that allows us to overcome. As "knights" for God, we should always test ourselves, question ourselves. In this way, we are more prepared, we are more in tuned with "the Force" (in this case, the Bible), and don't allow ourselves to get too comfortable in a position that we begin to lose sight of purpose.


     May the Force (and God's love) be with you! 

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