Jesus and Indiana Jones

The last time my family went to Disney World was a couple of years ago. As always we went to watch the Indiana Jones stunt show. My youngest nephew, Logan, had just turned three at the time and was sitting in my lap. If you haven't seen the show then you should know there is a lot of fire and noise and action. Logan was a little afraid often covering his eyes and peeking through his tiny fingers to see what was happening. During a particular scene, Indiana Jones is being chased and attacked by the bad guys. Logan, in one quick motion, pulled his hands from his face, turned and looked at me as if a lightbulb were over his head, and declared, "Jesus will help Indiana Jones!"

Do you remember when Jesus seemed enormous to you and able to leap tall buildings and rescue you from the monsters? When "my God is so big, so strong, and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do" was not just a song but the reason you loved Him and the foundation of your faith. As we get older, we shrink Jesus and put God in a box. He goes from Mighty Warrior to something we sew on a pillow. But God's Word tells us, "Lift up your heads, O gates, and be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in! Who is the King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O gates, and lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in! Who is this King of Glory? The LORD of hosts. He is the King of Glory." (Psalm 24:7-10)

The King of Glory is strong and mighty. He is mighty in battle. He is able to conquer the enemy and overcome every opposition and obstacle of this world. My God IS so big. There IS nothing He cannot do. May we be like Logan who's first solution and hope was the Mighty Lord Jesus who is able to save.

Yes, buddy, Jesus will help Indiana Jones.