Everything Is Spiritual

So, last summer Beth and I took our girls to Gatlinburg, TN for a little R&R. On our way there, we stopped in Metropolis, IL to see the "HUGE SUPERMAN" they had been advertising on the Interstate for about 50 miles. He was a big fella, but we noticed a local grocery store in the town called, "Big John" and to our surprise, I must tell you, the "Big John" outside of the grocery store was much taller than the Superman; not to mention, he was carrying a few enormous bags of groceries--yes, he was also practical! :) So, of course, we took pictures at the grocery store--we wanted the full dose of tourism!

I guess, what I'm getting at is, well, this...Superman might have stood for Truth & Justice; but he didn't even stand as big as the grocery carrier up the road. Simply put, Superman wasn't all that super. And, if we were going to be honest, most of the time our heroes aren't--they aren't as super as we want them to be.

You know what I mean, when we read an article that our favorite baseball player was using steroids. We find out one of our football heroes was arrested for driving under the influence. We learn of the television minister who was taking the the financial gifts from his followers and tossing their prayer request cards into the dumpster. A media outlet reports that a judge we thought would uphold justice in court--threw it aside for his/her personal agenda. Come on, you know what I'm talking about! We've all been disappointed too many times.

I do want to give you some assurance though. This isn't just a feel good moment--this is a Biblically documented promise! And, I was reminded about it this past "Easter Weekend." Jesus has never failed...not even once!

He spoke words of healing--and the people were healed.

He commanded freedom--and the demonic strongholds left the body of the oppressed man.

He promised to suffer, die and rise again. And, guess what, HE DID!

He testified to the truth. He proclaimed justice.

He brought God's message to us, so He could bring us to God! I guess then, I can trust Him when He says that He is coming back again too.

You know, the "heroes" we idolize never really can stand our critical scrutiny of their lives. After all, at some point, their flawed humanity will show, and when it does we will show our disappointment. But, Jesus stands the test--He won't fail, He won't fall and He doesn't fade.

Superman paled compared to John: Big John...the grocer!

But, Jesus? No, there just isn't anything or anyone to even compare Him to. And, I promise, He will not fail in a challenge. He will not fall in a temptation and His glory doesn't fade with time. He's so much more than a superhero. He's my Savior, my risen Savior! So, take that Superman...you too "Big John!" Nothing can compare to Him.

Peace