Dear Lord; Well Father, it never ceases to amaze me where my thoughts are led when I’m communing with You. For whatever reason, this morning on my drive into the office I was thinking about how the news lately seems to be filled with nothing but tragedy and heartache, and the general despair and discord of our citizens. Senseless shootings, hateful protests, skyrocketing unemployment, financial hardships, a rising crime rate, natural disasters, and the list goes on and on. What the world needs I decided, is a Superhero. Someone who can swoop in and inspire hope, bring some righteous justice and order to things, and act as a beacon for people to rally around.
“I gave you one.” You whispered.
So You did! You gave us the single most impressive “Superhero” that the world could possibly know; Your Son, Jesus Christ.
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. – Acts 10:38
Wow… Even the fictional “man of steel” himself didn’t wield the Power of God. What an amazing Hero and Role Model You’ve given us!
Ok, so if we’ve been given the Ultimate Hero why are so many people in such despair?? Unfortunately, it’s because those folks just don’t know Him, and allow themselves to focus on earthly worries instead of allowing Him to lighten their burdens. If all of us use the “Bat-Phone” of prayer to call Him into our lives, the day (as well as our eternal souls) would indeed be Saved.
So as Christians, here’s our chance to be Heroes as well. If we live by His example, let God’s Light show through our words and actions, and share the Praises of His Good Works then we can bring that amazing power to more people. We can change the world, through Him.
Now that’s power.
Amen.
~Phather Phil
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
Great post! There is a song we sometimes sing in Children’s Church. “Jesus is my super hero, You’re my star, my best friend.” It goes on to say better than spiderman, batman, barbie and all these other characters. I want Jesus to be my superhero!
Love it Jenifer! He’s certainly my Hero!
Have a Blessed Day!
This is such a good point, Phil. We do have a hero. And you’re right that so many unsaved people are in despair, looking for a hero. But I also think that we, as Christians, fail to recognize Jesus as our hero, sometimes. God has been speaking to me about that this morning. If we truly realized Who He is, would we still deal with worry, fear, doubt, etc? Just something for me to think about. Have a blessed weekend!
Excellent point Lisa. Although I will say that the closer my relationship to Him is, the less worry, fear and doubt I have. I’ve always tended to be a worrier, so my walk with Christ has been a very liberating experience.
Have a Blessed Day!
I want that power, to be on fire and light up the world for Him. I want to be a hero for Christ the ultimate Hero for us! Thank you Phil, great post. Happy Friday!
Thank you Heidi! As do I… The more we spread His Message and Wonder, the more others will see Him in that role as well.
Have a Blessed Day!
I’ve always wanted to be a SuperHero! My 3 year old calls me Bat-Mama already! We also sing a song at church: Don’t call on Superman when you need a helping hand. Don’t call on WonderWoman when troubles really hummin’. Please don’t call on Batman when troubles you must face, I highly recommend His supernatural grace!
I’m really hoping “Bat-Mama” is meant as a complement Allison! LOL
Love the song! Do you have the full music/lyrics by chance?
Have a Blessed Day!