S) "26 There is none like the God of Jeshurun,
Who rides the heavens to your help,
And through the skies in His majesty."
Deuteronomy 33:26 (NASB)
O) These words come at the end of the prayer of Moses, when he prayed and blessed the twelve tribes of Israel. This last paragraph was to all of the nation of Israel, and so this verse also belongs to them all. Moses reminds us that there is no help like the help of the LORD. The image painted by these words is almost like a superhero, soaring through the skies, seeking to stop crimes, right wrongs, and enforce justice. There is no place God cannot go, there is nothing He cannot see. It is a powerful thing to remember that God isn't flying around aimlessly, either. He rides the heavens to our help. God is purposeful in His availability to us. But, it isn't just for our own benefit, but for His glory. He soars through the skies in His majesty. His power is on display for anyone who will humble themselves enough, to look up and behold Him in wonder.
A) Lois Lane is the safest person in Metropolis. Despite being captured constantly, is she ever really at risk, since Superman always has his attention on saving her? Supposing Metropolis were a real place, would I want to live there? I think I would. As one might argue that moving there would be dangerous because of all the super-villainous bad guys, it's also where Superman lives. Danger is present everywhere, but Superman is not (despite being ultra-fast). While there is no true comparison between comic book super heroes and real life, where the power of God is truly on display to anyone willing to look, these sorts of thought experiments can sometimes help me think about my relationship with God more clearly. Sometimes, it can seem like following God is difficult. It can seem like life is no easier, for being a child of God. In fact, Jesus all but promised a harder life when following Him. But, the truth is that life is always going to be hard, only being apart from God means that I'm fighting alone. In His Kingdom there is true life, and I would rather live there, even if it means there is a target on my back. Because after all, why would I fear a target on my back, when the One who can save me always has His attention on me? Now, I just need to get people to look up, when I point to His glory flying by.
P) Father, comic books are fun, but nothing really compares to Your majesty, power, grace, or love. Sometimes, these types of illustrations help me to digest who You are, because the vastness of Your character can be overwhelming. Fill me with true awe, Lord, at the power and grace You display in Your lovingkindness toward me. You have been so faithful to watch over me, throughout my life, even when I tried to move away from Your presence. Your goodness drew me to repentance, just as You promised it would. Be glorified in my life, Lord. Let Your majesty be on display in the heavens above, for all to see, and let me be bold when I raise my hands to the skies. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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