That in all things He might have the preeminence

One of the reasons why the superhero Marvel movies are so popular, is that deep down we all love a hero, and in the movies, as opposed to a life, everything is black-and-white. I mean there are only two categories, the good guys, and the bad guys. And if we are to identify with one or the other of those groups, more often than not we identify ourselves as the good guys!

The reality is somewhat different, in reality we are all admixture of the good guys and the bad guys. And if you have yet seen that, dare I say, you have not even started to on the road to wisdom. The Scriptures say that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). And when we do not fear the Lord what likely has happened, is that we have suppressed the truth in unrighteousness (Romans 1:18).

We love to see our superheroes conquer, be it our favourite hockey team, our political party etc. etc. But the biggest superhero of them all, is the One who rescues us from ourselves. And on that day, there will be one long victory parade giving the preeminence to He who, through His blood, has purchased our redemption out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation (Revelation 5:9).

Father, too often we see ourselves as the good guys in the battles of life. But there was only one good guy, and we crucified Him! Thank You Father that You opened my eyes to see that I needed to be rescued from myself. On that day Lord, it will be clear to all that You do indeed have the preeminence, superiority and hero status in all things (Colossians 1:18). And one day every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord the glory of God (Romans 14:11). And I know Lord that it means so much more to You that we bow now voluntarily. And my prayer, is that my life reflect the hope, joy and peace that my reconciliation with You has brought, and through that reflection many will see and fear put their trust in You in Jesus Name Amen