Jesus Is My Hero

The Lord will march forth like a mighty hero.
-Isaiah 42:13-

Jesus is certainly superhero material. He may not have worn a flashy outfit, complete with leotard and a cape. He might not have had laser vision or bionic legs, but don’t let that fool you.
The citizens of first-century Palestine often sought His help. He multiplied a meager lunch into enough food for thousands. With little more than a few words, He transformed jugs of tap water into fine wine. His powerful hands healed incurable illnesses and lifelong disabilities. Violent storms were stilled by the sound of His voice. Demonic minions scattered at the mention of His name. On at least one occasion, He passed through a locked door as if it wasn’t even there. And though His sandals must have logged hundreds of miles during His life, He was not limited to such ordinary means of transportation. At the end of His life on earth, He ascended back into heaven without using a helicopter or a rocket suit.
Not even the archenemy Death could defeat Him. “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? … Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:55, 57). Jesus won that epic battle in a most decisive victory, standing up and walking out of His own grave.
Now that’s definitely superhero stuff. But do you want to know something truly incredible? Something absolutely amazing? Something really awesome? God gives that same power to those of us who believe in Him! It’s true! Hard to believe, I know. Not often experienced, I understand. But the better we know Jesus, the more we’ll imitate Him. And the more we know and follow Him, the more we understand the power-filled life that he promises (see Ephesians 1:17-23). God wants His power to be a part of your story. He offers you the power to overcome addiction, release the bitterness, repair the relationship, or whatever else you might add to this list. Nothing is too difficult for the God who conquered death.

Following Today
Are you living a life of power, or do you regularly feel defeated? In what areas of your life do you feel like you could use some heroic strength? Admit your weakness here. Then pray, believing God’s truth for you: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak” (Isaiah 40:29).