my youngest, winston, is enthralled with superheroes. really it's almost an obsession. he knows ridiculous and trivial facts about the usual suspects (batman, iron man, spiderman, etc.) but also about the more obscure (silver surfer, black cat, human torch). and stuff that comes along his path that he doesn't know - he will incessantly pursue us until we look it up for him. he is fascinated by their super powers, costumes, & gadgets - which are all frequently exhibited in his play.
now honestly, i happen to love this about winston because, believe it or not, i've kinda been a superhero freak my whole life as well. i grew up watching the old-school cartoons - spiderman was my favorite. and i frequented the movie theater (usually with my dad) to see the latest superman flick. even today - when chris & i are deciding what movie to spend our hard-earned dollars on...it is almost always a show about someone in spandex who is saving the world. :)
so why do we mere mortals get so caught up in these superheroes? maybe because the idea of them brings us hope & joy - which always enhances life. but i also think it's just an innate part of us. i believe that GOD has put within man a deep need and desire for someone who is superhuman; for someone who can conquer death & save us. that's what we search for all of our lives, isn't it? but none of these caped creations are gonna cut it. they are only reminders that we need a savior...the ultimate hero...JESUS.
"salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." - acts 4.12
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