@life_lessons.exe: One of the things I love about being a follower of Christ is that I don’t have to stop enjoying the stories, characters, games, anime,, and fictional worlds that I’ve always loved. Instead, be wise in what I feed my spirit and what portals I allow to be opened into my life. Not everything is good for us even if it’s appealing to the eye. Looking at themes though through what Christ allows me to like and love and the lens of my faith, I recognize themes that remind me of something far greater than fiction. One scene asks Bruce: “Why build yourself?” Bruce responds: “I’m not meant to die in here.” And the response comes: “Here, there, what’s the difference?” Another scene asks: “What will you do?” Bruce answers: “Rebuild it. Just the way it was. Brick for brick.” Then comes the simple question: “What does that mean?” “Rise.” And finally, Bane asks: “I broke you. How have you come back?” Those words hit differently when you look at them through the lens of the Gospel. Scripture repeatedly speaks about falling and rising, brokenness and restoration, death and life, destruction and rebuilding. Batman is a fictional character, but the imagery in these scenes reminds me of something very real: God specializes in bringing life out of places that look completely dead. Bruce Wayne is a man shaped by tragedy, loss, and a broken heart, yet he refuses to simply let the darkness consume him. He dedicates his life to protecting others, standing against evil, seeking justice, and refusing to become the very thing he hates. There’s something powerful about that, especially when Scripture says: “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” — Romans 12:21 Even Batman’s refusal to take a life can remind us that human life has value because every person is made in the image of God. “So God created man in his own image…” — Genesis 1:27 But Batman’s story also makes me think about something much deeper: identity. Bruce spends his life becoming Batman, believing that through his own strength, discipline, determination, and sacrifice, he can save Gotham. And yet, this is where the Gospel gives us something Batman never could: We don’t have to become strong enough to save ourselves. We don’t have to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. We don’t have to earn our salvation through our works or our own righteousness. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9 Bruce Wayne is a fictional man who experienced unimaginable loss and tried to turn his pain into a mission. But the Gospel tells us that God doesn’t tell the brokenhearted, “Make yourself strong enough.”He tells us: “The LORD is nigh unto them that be of a broken heart.” — Psalm 34:18 There are moments in our lives when we feel like we’ve been buried beneath our failures, our pain, our past, our mistakes, our fears, or the things that have tried to break us. Sometimes we wonder: “How could I possibly rebuild from this?” But the Gospel doesn’t tell us that we have to rebuild ourselves through our own strength. It tells us that Christ makes us new. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 And that word “rise” carries a meaning that goes far beyond Batman. Jesus Christ didn’t simply survive suffering. He died. He was buried. And He rose again. “He is not here, but is risen.” — Luke 24:6 That’s the difference between a fictional hero and the Gospel. Batman can rise from the darkness of a prison and rebuild what was broken. >>> To read the rest of this caption check the comments below as the entirety of this couldn’t sadly fit ! And sorry if it looks miss placed due to other comments, unfortunately I can’t pin. But it’s worth reading ❤️ <<< - #batman #batmanedit #followerofjesuschrist #faith #glorifyingedit

Brooke :

Caption 3/3 | And perhaps that’s one of the coolest things about being a believer: even in the fictional worlds we love, we can sometimes find little reminders of eternal truths—and use them as an opportunity to point someone toward Jesus. I don’t believe we have to separate our faith from the things we enjoy. But we do have to be wise and careful, having decrement in what we consume, cause demonic spirits work in everything and portals can be opened up into our lives through what we consume. We can love our games. We can love our anime. We can love fiction. We can love our stories. But have decrement. Not everything is good even if it’s appealing to the eye, just like the apple on the tree and the deceitfulness of the enemy. And we can still use those things as bridges to talk about the One who gave us something far greater than fiction could ever offer. Because the greatest story isn’t about a man who became strong enough to save himself. It’s about the Son of God who willingly gave Himself for us, conquered sin and death, and rose again. So if you’re reading this and you feel broken, buried, lost, or like you’ve fallen too far to get back up… Rise. Not because you’re strong enough on your own. Not because you can save yourself. But because Jesus Christ is still the Light in the darkness, He is still near to the brokenhearted, and through Him there is forgiveness, new life, and hope. “He is not here, but is risen.” — Luke 24:6 Rise. Rebuild. Become new. And remember where true life comes from.

Niko Sheep :

Wow you gave an amazing perspective in that caption and in these comments. You’re a goat.

devonjohnson877 :

I couldn’t agree more with every word you said Jesus can be shown in everything and we must be careful of what we allow ourselves to watch I’m a big fan of marvel fictional movies anime and I agree with everything you said as long as we’re looking for Jesus and acknowledging when we’re falling short or missing the mark or asking him to forgive us when we don’t even know we are. so that’s the battle just always putting your faith in him trusting in his ways and way of thinking over our own I love how you said this and put it together! Amen 👏🔥✝️

user2230625137134 :

Insane caption brother, you’re locked. Crazy rare perspective for today, respect. 🙏🏻

Aj :

Wow twin really read all of this 🙏🏾❤️✝️

dieposables :

Amen brotha🙏🏻

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devonjohnson877 :

I can see your passion and love for Jesus ! It’s very inspiring keep doing what you’re doing!And keep that fire for the lord 🔥🤝🙌🙌

miguel :

XLRDawn :

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Brooke :

Caption 2/3 | But Jesus Christ conquered death itself. The cross looked like defeat. The tomb looked like the end. But then came Passover. He rose. And because Christ rose, our hope isn’t simply that we can become stronger versions of ourselves. It’s that God can take what is broken, dead, lost, and hopeless and bring forth new life. And when Bane asks: “I broke you. How have you come back?” I can’t help but think about how many people need to hear that there is something greater than what has broken them. Your past doesn’t have to be the end of your story. Your failures don’t have to be the end of your story. Your suffering doesn’t have to be the end of your story. Death itself was not the end of Christ’s story. So if you’ve been broken, if you’ve fallen, if something in your life feels destroyed beyond repair, or if you’re wondering how you’re ever supposed to put the pieces back together… There is hope. Not because you’re strong enough on your own. Not because you can save yourself. But because Christ is near to the brokenhearted. Batman fights in the darkness to bring hope to Gotham, but Jesus Christ is the true Light that shines in the darkness. “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” — John 1:5 Batman can be a symbol of courage, justice, sacrifice, perseverance, and the desire to protect others. But Jesus is the One who gives us the ultimate example of love, mercy, sacrifice, and salvation. He is all. He is I Am. Even the idea of loving our enemies takes us beyond what Batman can accomplish, because Christ tells us: “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you.” — Matthew 5:44 Batman fights darkness, but Christ is the Light. Batman tries to save Gotham, but Christ came to save the world. And has overcome the world. Batman rebuilds what was broken, but Christ makes all things new. Batman says, “Rise.” “Justice.” The Gospel says, “Christ has risen.” And God promises that “Vengeance will be His.”