I WANT A HERO

It is interesting to watch the reaction of the world, especially America’s, to the new Pope.  What they like about him is his humility and commonness with all people; he’s one of us, equal with us, not above us.  We are a people who like equality; no one above us telling us what to do, where to go, or how to live.

I sense that was why God came to earth in the form of a human being.  He wants His children to know Him on an intimate level and love him as a friend, companion, and a brother.  I certainly feel that relationship with Jesus and I appreciate and love being in it.

But, there are time that I want someone who is much bigger than me, much wiser than me, and much more powerful that me; I want someone to run to when I am afraid, someone to defend me, protect me, and help me out of the situations I often find myself in the middle of, because of others or because of myself. 

I don’t want an equal then; I want a Lord, a King, someone above and beyond my reasoning and my ability.  I want the hero who rights all wrongs; I want the God whose thoughts and ways are much higher than mine.  I want the God I can freely bow before and submit to because I know He rules and reigns with love, care, and compassion; but also with ultimate power.

In my weakness I have God as a stronghold and that is where I feel safe, secure, and sustained.  The Lord God Almighty is my shepherd and I shall not want or lack anything.  He leadeth me and I gladly follow Him in all His ways, all the days of my life.