Christ – The Real Superhero
By Jesse LeMay
This past Monday Stan Lee
passed away at the age of 95. Lee was the editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, and the main mastermind behind the creation of many of the famed
superheroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, the X-Men, and more. People all
over the world, young and old alike, have become avid fans of these characters.
These heroes are loved for their super powers, courage, sacrifice, and because
they always seem to save the day and the world from utter destruction from some
evil arch enemy. Perhaps there is a sense that we wish there could be such
heroes in the real world. Well, there once lived such a hero, and His name was
Jesus.
Think
about the qualities of Christ in relation to Lee’s superheroes. Jesus possessed
extraordinary powers and abilities. He could transform and multiply food and
water (John 2; 6). He had power over the weather (Mt. 8:23-27). He could walk
on water (Mt. 14:22-33). He knew what others were thinking, what they would do,
and what the future held in store for Himself. He was an amazing architect
(John 1:3). He brought others back from the dead, and He Himself was raised. He could walk on water (Mt. 14:22-33).Just
by His touch or word, the terminally ill and permanently lame were healed. Thus, Jesus saved the day for countless
individuals. Furthermore, because of His love for all people, He sacrificed His
life, saved the world, bringing hope to all (John 3:16-17).
What a hero indeed! No comic
book character can even come close. Especially because Jesus actually lived and
did all these things. There are many other characteristics of Christ the
superhero which were not mentioned. One in particular is the other-worldly
realm where Jesus came from and where He went (John 14:1-6). All who belong to
Christ will join Him in that world of glory and endless day!