Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
The Ancient Greek Myth of the Hero has come down to us in the form of The "Superhero". The only problem is that "Superheros" seem to be the ONLY subject matter being promoted these days in literature and film. There are so many Superheroes that the producers of the industry have to keep coming up with new ones, or some new gimmick to put an upgrade on the ancient theme. The latest is a mythical African Superhero who is king of a mythical African kingdom, and drips with political correctness right down to its Title Character, named after a 1960's era Left-Wing radical group. (sigh).
What a number of these new superheroes leave out is the Ancient Greek Hero's "Tragic Flaw" which brings about their destruction. With Hercules it was his Temper, and with several others it was "Hubris". This is in perfect harmony with the Biblical Proverb that "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before the Fall." (my paraphrase). Batman had his angst, and Superman had his Kryptonite. Some of the latest "superheroes" however, struggle with TOO MUCH Angst, hubris, indecision, and "issues", while others are just too darn "perfect" for anyone to really care about! A true hero is strong, but compassionate, sensitive but courageous, vulnerable yet willing to risk all for the sake of righteousness.
All these Wonderful Names of God that we have been looking at seem to contrast with each other on occasion. And yet, they make sense. The Only REAL Hero is one without the "feet of clay", or the "Tragic Flaw" that brings the hero crashing to the ground. That is the God Who is "My Defense".
Come and Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.
The Greatest Of these is Love
God Bless America!
Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.
This Symbol Represents Christians in The Middle East, who desperately need our Prayers.
Hallelujah and Amen
ML/LTOS