Why do we love superhero movies such as Superman, Spiderman and 007 James Bond?
We know people cannot fly, drive at super speeds and produce spider webs. Nobody can fight ten men and his hair is still perfectly combed. But we love superheroes. Why?
Because inside of every one of us is a superhero, born to be more than ordinary.
As a young pastor on the West Rand more than 30 years ago, I dreamed about changing the world. I followed in the footsteps of my chosen superheroes.
Now, years later, after coming to terms with the fact that I never will change the world. I have a choice, I can become negative, bitter and resentful, or I can accept the fact that I wasn’t sent to change the world.
Yes, I go on because I believe that God can use people like you and me to change someone’s world. Superheroes are not actors on a big screen doing impossible things. No, true superheroes are ordinary people like you and me who God empowers to do extraordinary things – helping drug addicts, alcoholics, prostitutes and pimps to start a new life, or soup kitchens, feeding schemes and youth groups.
A true hero is an ordinary person who, with God, helps achieve extraordinary things. You were born for more.
PS. I still wish I could fly, but until then I will keep walking for Jesus.
