I am a huge comic book nerd. Batman is by far my favorite superhero. Reason: he is human yet can do almost anything you think of. Yes, I know, it is all fictional, but a boy (man) can dream.
However, most people, when asked what superhero they could be they would have to say Superman. They dude can do EVERYTHING. I think that is why he is lame. If the man can do everything, what is there to stand in his way?
In the comics, Superman does everything from stop bombs to rescuing kittens in the tree. Batman would just stop the bomb. He'd let you get your own stupid kitten out of the tree. You let it get up there, now you get it down. That's just how cool he is.
I think if Superman were real, I know the world would rely on him to save the day for everything. Which got me to thinking about God. If God answered every single prayer, would the world rely on God for every single thing?
Probably yes.
I have been thinking about the family today in Piedmont who lost two boys. Why would God allow this to happen? The answer really, I don't know.
Sometimes I think about life as a game (not in the winning type of sense). There are certain rules in all games. They can not be changed in the middle of the game or it would disrupt the whole order of the game. Maybe that is how life and God are. He can't change the laws of physics of this world or it would disrupt the whole order of life.
However, Jesus did say that the power that was inside of Him is now inside of us. Maybe we are looking to God for the answers when the answers truly live inside us. If the Holy Spirit lives inside of us, should we not have the power to do the same as Jesus did while at sea with the disciples and calm the storm (Mark.35-40)?
The truth is, I don't have the answer to those questions. I know that there have been numerous times that I have asked Chirst to answer certain prayers for me and they were not answered. I found out later that there were reasons why they weren't...good reasons.
As I sat next to my grandfather tonight in his hospital bed, I wept as I held his hand. He cried with me. We told each other how much we love each other and I told him that he has been the greatest grandfather ever. I am not saying my goodbyes to him because I believe he is not passing yet, but I did apologize for not being around as much.
It's hard for me to see my grandfather like this. He used to be such a strong man, and now his skin hangs off his bones. His parkinson's disease has taken it's toll on his body to where you can barely understand what he is saying. I know this frustrates him because it makes him come off ignorant when I know he is the smartest man alive.
Anyway, as I sat there while he fell asleep and briefly watched the basketball game, I started praying. But I didn't know what to pray for.
On one note, I know my grandfather is deteriorating fast right now and we have very few moments left with him. So I want his last days to be comfortable.
On another note, I would love to see him back to who he once was.
Here is the kicker. I know we are all going to grow old and die. It is a part of life. So what do I pray for?
I prayed for peace and comfort for him. I prayed for God's will and not my own. All I ask of God is that if He decides to take my grandfather, that he do it peacfully.
God created science and he can't undone it. Well, he can, but that would affect the order of this world that he created and if he did that, we would all be relying on Him for all miracles and never motivate ourselves to do anything. Just as we would if there were a Superman in this world.
I am proud to be named after my grandfather. Collie Milligan. To have the last name of Milligan is an honor. I told him this tonight. I always hoped he would be able to see my wife and first born child so he could meet them. However, I am afraid time is running short.
I will cherish the presish time we have left. I try to fight back the tears when I am with him because when he see's me cry, he cries. I love my Grandfather and I will always be his Grandson. To me, he is Batman.
"Let not you heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and recieve you Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." John 14.1-3 NKJV
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