In the Light of the New Day. Abingdon

       Finding the Superhero in You

      Therefore, imitate God like dearly loved children. Live your life with love, following the example of Christ, who loved us and gave himself for us. You were once in darkness, but now you are light in the LORD, so live your life as children of light. Light produces fruit that consists of every sort of goodness, justice, and truth.

      —Ephesians 5:1-2; 8-9

      Don’t you love watching children at play when they are pretending to be superheroes? The superheroes don their capes and vow to protect the innocent, always ready to defend and fight for the right. They definitely make the world a safer place.

      We can’t really pretend to be God, but we can imitate those traits that we recognize as being a part of his holiness.

      We can follow the examples that we have recorded in Scripture of what it means to love others as we love ourselves. We have biblical heroes who serve the people of God and who serve as examples for us to follow.

      Today, “pretend” to be a little kinder, a little more generous, and a little more conscious of God’s great love than you were the day before. Chances are, it won’t be long before it’s not a pretense at all, but the truth of who you are.

      Imitate Jesus today by being a little kinder and a little more generous to those around you.

       RENEWED FOR A PURPOSE

      Lord, help me today to try to walk further in your shoes. Help me lean into you so much that I can show your love and your light to everyone I meet. Amen.