Superpowers!

“Faster than a speeding bullet.” “More powerful than a locomotive.” “Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.” A description of Superman! This comic book character was brought to life in a television program years ago and then in a series of movies. The man who played the role in the movies (the late Christopher Reeves) became SUPERMAN in the eyes of many as he battled his own life challenges. How many children have ever run around with a cape (made from a towel or old sheet) trailing behind them pretending to be Superman; running around with both arms stretch forward and upward as they LEAPED off of steps or over low fences and other objects? There seems to be a period in life when individuals see themselves as invincible. Nothing can stop them. Death is a long way off. Perhaps that is your view right now. Though we should be cautious regarding our own estimation of our life, do we have within ourselves that which provides a sense of being superhuman? Is there anything exhibited in the manner in which we approach life that might cause others to wonder about the power behind us?

David was a valiant mighty man supported by other mighty men. (Note the descriptions of them as recorded in 2 Samuel 23.) However, David did not look to himself for the power to overcome his foes. Even as a youth he saw God as the One who brought the victory. ( 1 Samuel 17:37 & 45-47) Recently reading through the end of 2 Samuel, I was struck by a statement David made in a song which focused on his being delivered from all his enemies. Note what David stated in the following portion of that song.

“(29) For you are my lamp, O LORD, and my God lightens my darkness. (30) For by you I can run against a troop, and BY MY GOD I CAN LEAP OVER A WALL. (31) This God -- his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.” ( 2 Samuel 22:29-31 ESV)

It was David’s faith and reliance on God that made him superhuman. It was God who provided the victories in David’s life. For the Apostles their association with Jesus was taken note of. ( Acts 4:13) Though they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were bold and unstoppable as they proclaimed the truth of Jesus. God’s Spirit worked powerfully within them. Because of the power of God at work in their lives they had become more than human and continued LEAPING forward and upward in the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus.

Let us not underestimate what God can do in and through us when we rely upon Him. His power at work in us is “able to do far more abundantly that all that we ask or think.” ( Ephesians 3:20 ESV) Understand what Paul was saying! God is “able.” He is able to do “more”, but not just more. God is able to do “far more” and to do so “abundantly”, even beyond the things we might “ask” or “think” in our minds. It is He Who makes us more than the ordinary as we trust Him and submit to His Will.

Paul asserted …
“I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH HIM WHO STRENGTHENS ME.” ( Philippians 4:13 ESV)

John declared that faith is the victory that overcomes the world. ( 1 John 5:4) This assurance is for those who are born of God and maintain a faith not in self, but in Him and what He has promised to bring about. We cannot overcome the world with that which is of the world. We must rely on a power beyond that of mankind and look to God.

There is superpower to tap into beyond ourselves. No, we won’t be given the power to look through walls, but we can be enabled to see the things of God in a way the world is unable to. We won’t be able to stop a speeding train, but as the world tries to railroad us with its ideas, we can have our “train of thought” brought on track with the mind of God so as to enable us to keep moving forward in a way that is unstoppable. And we won’t be provided the agility to leap over tall buildings, but God will provide the strength necessary to LEAP OVER THE OBSTACLES the world places in our way that would otherwise hold us down and hinder our spiritual growth and progress in our journey with God. Relying upon God we can truly become overcomers.

Like David, remember that God’s Way is perfect and His Word proves true! May this truth put some spring in our step as we take the LEAP OF FAITH based upon the assurance, faithfulness, and power of God while we continue seeking to carry out His Sovereign Will.

Have a great day AS A SUPERHERO OF FAITH IN GOD’S EYES!
Carl

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