My Hero

What is this obsession with vampires and superheroes? 

I must make a confession; I have fallen for the romantic story of Edward and Bella.  And yes, I’ve wished I had a transformer to call my own.  I mean, Bumblebee is so cute.  (Also, I think I may be the only one who finds these transformers to be cute…)  And who wouldn’t want an old-fashioned charmer like Edward, with his mythical appeal and perfect protective instincts?  I laugh when I find myself getting wrapped up in this supernatural world that our culture seems to be thriving off of lately.  I can’t help but think it is because our human nature is so curious of the unknown, the paranormal and mystical, something beyond ourselves.  We also have this desire to see genuine good triumph over evil, to be loved and protected in a way that is otherworldly.  At least that is how I know I am made.  There is just something so intriguing about the mysterious. 

There is this song ‘Extraterrestrial’ out right now by Katy Perry.  It has a nice beat and I like it for that because it’s a nice song to work-out to.  But when I really listen to the words, these lyrics fascinate me: You’re from a whole other world, a different dimension, you open my eyes, and I’m ready to go lead me in to the light… you’re so supersonic, wanna feel your powers stun me with your laser, your kiss is cosmic, every move is magic…you’re an alien, your touch so foreign, it’s supernatural, extra-terrestrial.  While this song is interesting to say the least, it shows me just one more thing that we as humans long for.  A relationship that is extraordinary, unusual, like nothing of this world.  But when we try to find it in another human, we’re just setting ourselves up for disillusionment. 

I write from experience, and I can only share what I’ve learned.  I have had myself convinced that I could find such a love.  I know I am not the only one who has.  And when, for a moment, I think I’ve found it, I get blinded by the intensity of my feelings, and I find myself worshipping and idolizing my relationship, or that person.  Whoa.  It took me so long to realize that I was putting relationships above the Lord in my life.  Where am I when I am idolizing something that will eventually fail in me some way?  Back to zero.  Back to disappointment.  Back to discontentment.  Back to unhappiness.  Back to emptiness.  There is only one relationship worthy of consuming me, worthy of my worship - my relationship with the Lord.

I want my hero.  I need someone to save me from myself.  I want someone to protect me when I am weak.  I want to feel desired and pursued.  I want someone to know everything about me, every selfish motive, every ugly place in my heart, and love me no matter what.  I want somebody to be there for me always.  I want someone to turn my sorrow into joy.  And what is great is that I don’t have to long for a world of transformers or vampires, I don’t have to create a fake world to fantasize about, I don’t have to try to make people into something they are not.  Because I have a Hero.  THE Hero.  My Saving Grace and Redeemer.  Someone who is better than anything I could imagine in this life.  He comes in and saves the day.  He triumphs over evil every time.  He is the ultimate protector.  He is the great romance that my heart dreams of.  This world fades away when I think about my Father and the love that He lavishes on me each day.  There is not a minute that He forgets about me.  There is not a moment where He will not fight for me.  He can count all the hairs on my head and He died for me, so that we can be together forever.  Each one of us was designed to be captivated by the mystery of His love.

Every word of God is flawless...Proverbs 30:5

O Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do? Deuteronomy 3:24

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19

But be assured today that the LORD your God is the one who goes across ahead of you like a devouring fire… Deuteronomy 9:3

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes. Deuteronomy 10:17

The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He will drive out your enemy before you, saying, 'Destroy him!' Deuteronomy 33:27

For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?  It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. 2 Samuel 22:32-34

Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. Psalms 54:4

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you. Psalms 84:11-12