Faith Focus: We all want a superhero ending

After much anticipation, “Avengers: Endgame” captured the world’s attention this weekend, filling theaters and smashing records on the way to wrapping up Marvel’s 22-film story arc that started with “Iron Man” in 2008. Finally, we see the outcome of the battle between Thanos and “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.”

As people, we are innately captivated by a hero’s journey. Where did they come from? What motivates them? How do they overcome the obstacles in front of them? And of course, what is the outcome of the final showdown?

This is even true for heroes who aren’t found on the big screen. Most heroes aren’t found there anyway. They’re largely normal people who profoundly impact our lives. By learning their stories, we become better people. They inspire us.

At Buckner, we’re introduced to new heroes each day when they walk in the doors of our ministries. We become part of their origin stories as we learn about them and their lives. In a way, we become their sidekicks as we help them often fight difficult pasts and even harder presents. We’re there as parents strengthen their families and children embrace forever families. We see them change their respective worlds.

All of us have a role to play in life. Sometimes we’re the hero; other times we’re the sidekick. Hebrews 11 is often referred to as the “Hall of Faith.” Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, the Israelites fleeing Egypt, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, Rahab and the Old Testament prophets are all praised for their faith.

Look at the list again. Some were leaders of large numbers of people. But others were not. Regardless, they strove to follow God. And they paid a price for that to the benefit of all of us.



This week, how will you live out your faith heroically? How will you follow God and help others to do likewise?


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