Super Powers

"You're not just a hero...you're a superhero." - Chloe Suillvan

Being a superhero doesn't always mean having the super powers that we read about in the comics or watch on Smallville. Being a superhero can be as easy as giving to those in need. Last night a man came to our door who was drunk. Brinkley (my parents dog) was barking like he was ready to take a head of. I ran down the stairs and I had to take a step back at the intense smell of alcohol.

Through the intense smell I saw a man that wanted to be talked to. He asked for a hot bowl of food and a drink. I asked him to wait on the portch and ran up the stairs and warmed him up some food and got him a roll and glass of coolaid.
I went out and he asked if he could sit on the portch and eat. I said "sure." As I turned to walk back in I hesitated and turned as I did he asked me if I could pray with him. I told him I was about to ask if he would like me to do that very thing.
So I walked over and knelt down beside him. I asked him if there was anything he would like for me to pray about. He mentioned he had found out he is dying of cancer and doesn't know what to do. He said he believes in Jesus and does't fear death, but it was visible that he does. So as the tears welled up in his eyes, I told him that if he believes he does know what to do. He smiled at me and said "yes." So I prayed for him and a peace and God's will over his life.
I got up and walked back in the house. I stood at the door as I closed it for a moment and thought how good it felt to meet a relevant need.

See, that's all we need to do. Meet the need as it comes our way. Being super human is not the same as doing a super human act. We live in a world that bypasses those in need and most times we are blind to them. The busyness of our day's and our lack of being able to slow down has a cause and effect. The cuase: those in need fade into the mist and evaporate quickly leaving no memory of thier need for help or mere existance. The effect: they go on hungry and hurting, but always searching for someone to help.

I am reminded of the rich man and lazerous (not Jesus friend raised from the dead). This poor and homeless man asked the rick man for food and help every day. The rich man did nothing. The only comfort the hurting man had was the dogs licking his wounds. Then the day of judgement came for the both of them. The rich man went to Hell and Lazerous, well he was never hungry or hurting again. He spent eternity in Heaven.

The rich man had the means to meet a relevant need. He could have been Super Human. To Lazerous he would have been his hero for the moment. To Lazerous the rich man had super powers. The power to help sustain life.

You and I may not have a lot of money. but you and I do have super powers. We have the power to give what we have. "Gold or Silver I do not have, but what I do have I will give freely..." Doing this relevant thing would be considered Super Human today.

I believe in Super Powers as it pertains to the way we treat our fellow man. If we slow down and really look with open eyes, we will see needs that must be met. I pray every day that God would open my eyes to the needs of others and that He would show me relevant ways to meet those needs.

God has gifted me with Super Human Powers as He has you. The power to love and accept others. The Power to give them what has been given to us freely.


Blessings,

Mike III AKA Big Daddy