My Superhero!
By Susan Klein
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Ephesians 6: 12
I remember as a teen going on long car trips over summer break. With a blended family of seven, air travel was usually not an option for us. Five kids in a hot car with no AC could be challenging to say the least! We didn’t have I-pods, MP3 players, televisions, laptops, or even CD players to occupy our time. But, we had something even better. COMIC BOOKS!By Susan Klein
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Ephesians 6: 12
Oh, how we looked forward to reading those wonderful adventures of our favorite Super Heroes! My mom always stocked up just before the trip. Superman (a.k.a. Clark Kent) was the “man of steel” from the planet Krypton who used his superhuman powers to fight off all the evil villains who wanted to control the world. Then there was Spider-Man (a.k.a. Peter Parker), who had amazing spider-like qualities that enabled him to climb walls and cling to any surface, and his “spider-sense” warned him of impending danger. And of course, who could forget Batman (a.k.a. Bruce Wayne)! He was not only a super hero, but a millionaire in his personal life. He didn’t actually possess any super-powers other than flying, but he had many cool super-gadgets at his disposal. It was so gratifying to know that, in the end justice prevailed and good triumphed over evil!
As an adult, it’s comforting to know there is one true Superhero that triumphs over all evil. Psalm 118:6 & 8 say, “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.” The Lord is our Protector and Defender! He and His angels wage war against the evil ones around us constantly in the unseen realms. We need not live in fear because He is the Victor, and so are we! Psalm 60:12 confirms this saying, “With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies.”
Unlike the comic books, we must remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil in this world. And God has provided us with every weapon we need to fight the daily battles that come our way. He has given us the ability to pray, His Word to stand firm on and His Holy Spirit to empower us. Now that’s one true Superhero!
GOING DEEPER:
1. What spiritual battles are you struggling with today?
2. Which weapons do you need to ensure victory?
FURTHER READING:
Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; 1 John 5:4-5
Susan is a wife and mother of two. She leads a small group and teaches for Tuesday a.m. Bible Study.
