In the 2014 television series Flash, a mishap at a supercollider zaps the hero with an unusual bolt of lightning. He transforms from an ordinary man to one with super speed. He becomes a Mighty Man, able to perform feats of prowess that help people who are unable to help themselves.
It’s good to be a Mighty Man, if we fight for the right and to help improve the lives of others.
Jesus seemed to be an ordinary man to those who watched his life for the first thirty years. He walked, talked, lived, and slept; and we have no record of anything extraordinary about him. Then Luke 3:22 tells us:
“And the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.’ ”
Zap! Lightning had hit, and Christ’s life was transformed. He became a Mighty Man in the eyes of those around him. Over the next three years, his legacy began to spread throughout the known world.
Read these examples of lightning zapping us:
Joshua 1:9:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Zap! Lightning gives us strength and courage!
Jeremiah 29:11:
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Zap! Lightning gives us a future and a hope!
Romans 12:1-2:
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Zap! Lightning transforms us by the renewal of our minds!
Ecclesiastes 3:1:
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
Zap! Lightning orders our days according to the will of God!
Deuteronomy 31:6:
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Zap! Lightning takes away our fear and dread!
Philippians 4:6-7:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Zap! Lightning guards our hearts and minds in Jesus Christ!
2 Corinthians 4:17-18:
“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.”
Zap! Lightning renews us unto our eternal glory!
When Jesus was zapped by the Holy Spirit, miracles began to flow from him like water from a spigot. The world knew he was the Christ.
How have we been changed? If we’ve been zapped by Christ, the world will be able to tell the difference. We will become Mighty Men for our Lord and Savior.
When we’re zapped by the power of Jesus, nothing can slow us down.
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