Get Real Super Powers

Public Domain, Fleschier Superman, 1940

Superman is a Christian. I just realized this earlier this week. True, he was created by two Jewish boys--but like every person on this earth he was converted into Christianity. Everything Superman does and believes in is Christian. Superman believes in protecting everyone. There is no evil in his heart. His forgiveness is Christ-like. No other superhero has such a high moral character. It is against Superman’s nature to lie and he always tells the truth. And just like Jesus Christ, Superman is willing to sacrifice himself, even his own life to save the life of others. To my knowledge his comic book creators have never acknowledge his Christianity---but they never had to. Like a true Christian Superman’s way of life, what he has practiced all of his life, is Christian.

His powers also show his connection to Jesus. Superman can walk on water, just like Jesus did. Superman can move at superhuman speeds. In one instance Jesus Christ, without a boat, beat his disciplines in crossing the other side of the sea. Superman can turn coal into a diamonds. Jesus Christ turned water into wine. Jesus once said that with great faith a person can move a mountain. Superman moves mountains. When Superman died at the hands of Doomsday, he came back to life; just like Jesus was resurrected after his crucifixion.

And what about that big iconic S symbol on his chest? His symbol are two fishes drawn next two each other. A fish is a symbol which represents Christianity. Additionally, the S represents Savior, Saved, Salvation, Son, Spirit, and Sacrifice. Above all the symbol represents “hope”. Just like the cross of Jesus which represent life, hope, love and peace. The great difference is that Superman is a fictional character. Jesus Christ is real. When life is to hard to handle. When I cannot take the pain and suffering anymore, I can turn to Jesus Christ with great confidence and He will rescue me. There is no other superhero like Jesus Christ---not even a superman.

Fruit of the Earth

A funny thing happened this winter. Actually it is not funny, but rather very revealing. I did not get sick with the flu. Every year it never failed. The flu bug would always put me out of commission for several days, even if I took vitamins. But this year, all I got was a mild cold. Then I realized that one lifestyle change I made was that I ate more fruit. Our daughter also got hit with the flu every year, but this year it was not that bad either. In my line of work I meet and greet over 1,000 people every week. Getting deathly ill was becoming a natural process of winter.

I believe that fruit began to get a bad rap when Adam and Eve ate fruit from the forbidden tree. Who is to say it was not Satan’s way to keep humankind from eating fruit so that their natural defenses would be weak? I even have a strong hunch that some fruit, like figs and apples may even cure deadly diseases such as cancer.

Other than the story of the Garden of Eden, I cannot recall fruit getting any bad publicity in the Bible. The word fruit actually is very good. Jesus said, “By their fruit you shall know them.” It applies to everyone. Including any future spouse being considered for life. If your potential mate is an alcoholic, or has violent predispositions, he will never change---unless of course he becomes a repentant Christian and follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. In Jesus there will always be hope for a better tomorrow. Eat more fruit.