The other day we went and watched Mykaela run in Marshall County and after the race we decided to go on a day trip. We decided to go to Metropolis. Yes, that's right, the home of Superman. So there we are in Metropolis and there in the city is a huge statue of Superman. We go ahead and take the obligatory pictures of us posing like the man of steel, and then tour the gift shop where you could buy everything Superman. From tshirts to underwear, from capes to wigs, it was all on sale. Everything you would need to be your very own Superman! And I have to admit, it was all very tempting. This lure to become something more, something better, something bigger than myself.
We all want to be Superman or Spiderman or Wonder Woman or a superhero of some kind. We want the special powers. we want the abilities that make others gasp in wonder and awe. we all want to do something greater than ourselves. That's the beauty of Superman.
So, in order to become our very own Superman, we work out, eat less, spend more money on gadgets (Batman?!?!?), or attempt to do something great. The funny thing is the Word of God gives us the prescription to becoming great. But it's not easy. It can be painful. It is to live humbly before our God and follow His commands. When we do that, then we will see things we never thought possible, and won't even need a cape to do it. Although capes can be cool!
P.S. Next week I'll tell you about the rest of that trip.
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