The Jesus Moment (In Character Development) / Happenings In The Outhouse 12-Nov-2021

I recall in the movie Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill as the fabled superhero Superman when, during a tornado, his earthly father (portrayed by Kevin Costner), was swallowed up by the storm.  Moments before, young Clark Kent was on the verge of racing to save him, but Jonathan Kent held out a hand and told him no.

It wasn't time.

That was his Jesus moment.

Throughout the Gospel books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, there are numerous times when Jesus performed a miracle and then told the recipient to tell no one about what happened.  For the longest time, I never understood why He would do this.

Then, as I studied the Bible more in depth, I realized the timeline of the events in question.  They were during the times when Jesus chose not to reveal Himself yet as the Son of God.  He did what was right in performing His miracles, but did not want the truth behind it to be known until it was the right time.

Go back to many of your favorite stories to see where the Jesus moment is.  The characters go through much training, or journey so far, until their Jesus moment comes upon them.

How long did Luke Skywalker train before he was revealed to Darth Vader?

How long did Harry Potter lie in wait, until the protection of his aunt and uncle's home, before he was permitted to attend Hogwarts?

When did Batman become the famed vigilante that he is known for?

How about Bilbo Baggins?

Or Paul Atreides from Dune?

Or Clarice Starling?

The list, my friend, can go on and on.