Surviving Chaos

Acts 8:26-38

Investment: a contribution of something such as time, energy, or effort to an activity, project, or undertaking, in the expectation of a benefit

When you hear the word Investment, what image comes to mind? Money? Don’t feel bad. Most people have the same image pop into their minds. But the truth is money is but a small part of investing.

When we invest, we are literally give of our person, possessions or even our time for the benefit of someone else. This past Sunday I started a series on becoming a Super Hero. Part of learning to be a Super Hero lies in the desire to invest in someone or something other than yourself.

If you look at any of the comic book heroes or real life heroes (like fire fighters or police officers) what makes them all special is the fact that they spend themselves for the cause for another person. Superman stops the meteorite from falling, Batman saves Gotham time and time again, Even Spiderman acts selflessly to save the beauty in distress.

But the fact remains that we each desire someone to invest in us. Someone to reach out in our times of trouble. Someone to lean on when we think we can’t make it. Someone who will be there for us through the thick and thin. We all desire a Super Hero to come rescue us, to invest in us, to be selfless towards us. No child has ever said, “I wish mom (or dad) spent less time with me.” In fact it is the exact opposite. They desire more investment from their parents. Imagine where you would be if no one ever invested in you.

We are called to be Super Heroes. And it starts with investing in someone or something other than yourself. The question is: Are you ready to become a Super Hero to someone?