The Biggest Superhero of All 

John 14:12  "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in Me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father."

My grandson absolutely loves stories about Superheroes ... especially when he IS the Superhero.  Once when I was telling him a story, he interrupted me when I stated that he was a Big Superhero.  He explained that he was just a SMALL Superhero because he was still a LITTLE boy!

As I reflected on his assessment of himself, I realized that most of us have felt that way at some time. When faced with huge tasks or feelings of intense fear, we begin to question our ability to handle the situations that we find ourselves in. Sadly, we often fail to grasp that we ARE NOT equipped to handle what life throws at us on our own - we need Him!

In Matthew 28:18, Jesus shares the following with His disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth." Now, for a moment, I would like for you to truly let this scripture resonate in your thoughts....in your Spirit.  Can we even fathom what ALL AUTHORITY IN HEAVEN AND EARTH truly encompasses? 

The amazing thing about this statement made by Jesus to the disciples is that His power IS actually available to us. Today's scripture reveals that if we believe in Him we can even do greater things than He did!

Before allowing yourself to think like my grandson that you are just a little superhero, know that you can be equipped with the strength of the BIGGEST Superhero of all by calling on Him. My challenge to you today is to grab hold to the power that He is offering to you in those times when you lack the courage to face your adversities.  

Dear Lord, I thank You for providing so many examples of men and women in Your word that responded heroically through You. Their lives are encouragement to me as I encounter many of the same things that they experienced during their journey on earth. Above all, I thank You for sending Jesus to us. During His time on Earth, He exemplified in ALL ways the true attributes of a SUPERHERO! 

I thank You, my Jesus, for dying for me. I believe that You are Lord and that God raised You from the grave so that I can have eternal life.

Reflection:  Are you drawing upon His strength in those times when you feel that you are too little to handle your circumstances?