The Superheroes You’ll Never Know

Posted on by Chris G Thelen

There are certain people I have met in my life who have inspired and challenged me. They are not rich and famous, nor are they well known to the public. They are for the most part ordinary people living life in obscurity, but living for the Lord Jesus. Their accomplishments won’t show up in the media, nor even a mention on social media, but they will show up in God’s book of life.

These are people God has placed in my life who have mentored and inspired me, even when I had given up on myself. These are people who prayerfully support me, lifting me up before the throne of heaven, when I don’t have the energy to pray. These are people who have been there to pick me up in the midst of traumatic events that have immobilized me.

It continues to amaze me how God places these super heroes in my life to rescue me at the right moment. They are God’s faithful who listen to the prodding of the Spirit of God and act on my behalf, even if it’s just a text, “Praying for you.” God doesn’t just value me, he cherishes me enough to provide these special people in my life — sometimes years before I need them. These are the special relationships, the community of believers, the friends who I cherish.

Take some time today to thank those who have walked faithfully with you on your faith journey. Lift them up in thanksgiving before God. Know that you are loved and valued in the Kingdom of God.

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. – 1 John 3:16 (NIV)

© 2019 CGThelen

9 thoughts on “The Superheroes You’ll Never Know”

  1. I have so many super heroes in my life right now. Warriors who help when the days are long and life gets tough. Supporters who remember me when I forget myself. I’m so thankful for them. I also think of the people growing up who helped me so one day I would recall their words and make positive choices. They are unsung super heroes… I don’t remember their last names nor do I remember all of their details… but I remember how they treated me and how they made me feel at a time I didn’t seem to feel much other than pain. Thanks for this reminder if those who helped me get here!

    1. I love how you describe your super heroes: “Warriors” and “Supporters who remember me when I forget myself.” So many times I have forgotten myself during difficult times and the super heroes in my life remind me of who I am in Christ Jesus. They remind me to reach out to others who need a kind word, a reminder of God’s love for them. Appreciate your thoughtful comment. May you be filled with the peace of Christ today. Blessings.

  3. God promises He will rescue us, uphold us, love us. Most often He uses us to fulfill those promises. Isn’t He amazing!?!
    Good reminders in this post; thank you.

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