I was finishing up my devotional time this morning when the phrase, “Truth, Justice, and the American Way” popped into my head. If you’re of a certain age, you’ll remember it as the catch phrase of the original Superman series. It was what his “earthly” dad told the young Clark Kent he must use his powers in pursuit of – “a never ending battle for truth, justice and the American way.” Today we look at this catch phrase and shake our heads. Where is Superman when we need him? If there were ever a time for him to fly through the air righting wrongs to insure that the first two – truth and justice – epitomize the third – the American way, it is now. But, alas, it seems “truth” remains shackled; “justice” denied; and the “American way” a misnomer that contradicts the teachings of the faith this country claims when it describes itself a “Christian nation.”
I think the Lord dropped this catch phrase into my thinking as a reminder that long before the comic hero Superman, He has always and will forever pursue truth and justice for His people, not just in America, but throughout the world. We have but to study His word to know that our divine Hero will prevail. Just when the latest news report makes us think there’s no way truth or justice will win, He speaks with power greater than kryptonite, ” justice will roll down like a mighty stream.” And as scripture reminds us, this struggle for what ought to be the American way of truth and justice for all, is one we wage against the rulers, the authorities, the powers of this dark world and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:10-12) But we take heart because our Savior has already overcome the world. With continued prayer, confrontation and faith, we stay the course He charts.
Love. Joy. Peace.