The Soldier of The Cross must always be looking for a Revelation of Jesus Christ.
Always.
John says when we are with Him, we will be like Him because we will see Him as He really is. And, such is also the case during Time as well as Eternity.
Consider this: He who gave Himself for you is eager and seeking to reveal Himself to you. There is no measure to His depth of character, personality, ability, deity, Kingship or Love.
If you are available, He is always revealing more and more of Himself.
Soldier of The Cross, we are all like wilting flowers. From birth, we await eternity. The issue is, are we in agreement with God? He said you are His disciple if you take up the Cross daily. It is clear in His Word, and no one can argue with it.
It is simple. No philosophy involved. The Cross is the place of the death of the flesh. The death of me, me, me.
At the bottom line, it is initially a simple matter of practicality. What works? His way.
Even a tiny advance toward that position releases the ability to respond to the wooing of the Holy Spirit.
There is nothing else.