Did you admire Superman when you were a kid? It's sort of difficult not to look up to one of the great superheroes of all time. For over 75 years the Man of Steel has captivated and thrilled fans young and old as he fights for truth, justice, and the American way.
But...it wasn't always that way. Before Clark Kent was Superman, he was Smallville. At least that's what Lois Lane considered him to be. And what started as a nickname has become a modern retelling of the Superman mythology now in its eighth season.
Viewers and critics alike seem to love the CW show "Smallville". More than just great effects and compelling storylines draw folks into the Clark Kent early years, though. I believe that there's just something about the idea of a person with superpowers gaining enough confidence and concern about the world around him to fulfil his destiny and become the hero that Metropolis so desperately needs.
Wouldn't it be great to have superpowers? Flying, lifting cars like they were a feather, and being bulletproof wouldn't be so bad, right?
And what would you do with your powers? As many people have stated - "with great power comes great responsibility".
Maybe you consider yourself "smallville". Just an ordinary person with no extraordinary abilities. But I have exciting news for you! God Himself has given you a 'superpower' called 'spiritual gifts' or 'spiritual abilities'. Here's how the Bible describes this concept:
Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don't want you to misunderstand this. A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other (1 Corinthians 12:1, 7).
This spiritual gift is a God-given ability that you didn't have before you trusted in Jesus Christ as your only hope of salvation. According to the Bible, at the moment of salvation a spiritual "superpower" was deposited into your life so you could help others and make a difference for eternity.
Not only that, but your spiritual gift is something God uses as a weapon in the fight against the forces of darkness.
I'm really not kidding here, check out what Jesus Christ said:
I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it (Matthew 16:18b).
