¹²"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." – Acts 4:12 ESV

One of the most recognizable and influential superheroes of all time is none other than DC's Superman. Created in 1938, Superman was designed to do what man could not—defend the defenseless, uphold justice, and inspire hope. Over the decades, his legacy has grown through comics, movies, and TV shows, portraying him as a savior-like figure who fights for peace and protects the weak.

But as heroic as Superman is, he's not real.

Here’s the real spoiler alert: someone greater than Superman does exist—and He’s not confined to the pages of a comic book. His name is Jesus. Jesus offers what no man, no movement, no fictional hero ever could: eternal salvation—life beyond the temporary, hope beyond the brokenness, and peace that surpasses understanding.

No name in history, no cultural icon, no dream we chase can do what Jesus has already done. He didn’t just swoop in to save the day—He sacrificed His life to save ours. He took on our sin, our shame, and our punishment so that we could walk in freedom, forgiven and fully known.

Yet, how often do we settle for substitutes? We try to make saviors out of success, relationships, ambition, or even our own strength. We cling to temporary highs hoping they’ll fill eternal voids. But none of these things can redeem us. None can heal the deep wounds. None can free us from the sin that shackles our souls.

We live in a world stained by sin (Genesis 3), and many of us have asked: If God is good, why is there so much pain? The answer is not simple, but it is sure—God did not leave us in our pain. Jesus entered it. He came into the chaos, not to condemn us, but to restore us.

Romans 3:23 reminds us that none of us are perfect. We’ve all fallen short. And Romans 6:23 makes the consequence plain: the wages of sin is death. But the story doesn’t end there. The gift of God—the free, undeserved, relentless gift—is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

It’s not just about knowing this truth in your head. It’s about letting it transform your heart. When you believe that Jesus is the only name that saves, and you surrender to that truth, your life cannot stay the same. That’s where the power is. That’s where freedom begins. That’s where healing starts.

Weekly Challenge

As you go through this week, pause and ask yourself—what names have I been calling on instead of Jesus? Is it your performance, your plans, your people? Surrender those things and call on the only name that truly saves. When stress rises, call on His name. When temptation creeps in, call on His name. When doubt or fear try to take over—call on His name.

Live like Jesus is your Savior, not just in word, but in the way you walk, choose, and respond. Let the truth of His power shape how you carry yourself this week—with boldness, with peace, and with unshakable hope. Because there is no other name.

Closing Prayer

Lord we thank you for being our savior. Thank you God for a brand new week and for the opportunity to call on your name. Bring to light whatever things in my life have been hindering me from calling on and following you to the fullest. You are wonderful, magnificent, powerful, and a God of love. Guide us as we grow in Your Word this week. We ask these things in Jesus' name. Amen.