Thor and Jesus: Coming to Earth

My brother is a huge Marvel fan. I'll be honest - I didn't pay much attention the first time he watched Marvel movies, but lately, I've gotten really into Thor and can't wait to see Thor: Ragnarok!

The concept of the first Thor movie was really interesting.

Check out the trailer below, courtesy of Marvel Entertainment:

Also, here's Thor funny moments from Jd's Productions:

So basically, Thor is next in line to be the king of Asgard, but his father Odin finds him unworthy. Odin calls Thor "arrogant, stupid, and greedy". He then strips Thor of his power and banishes him to earth.

I really liked the concept of a king-to-be and "god" of sorts coming down to earth. Thor was only familiar with Asgard and his mannerisms seemed rude and strange to people on earth.

Breaking glasses and screaming "Another!" is not a typical earthly response.

And in the 21st century, not many people walk into a pet store wanting "one big enough to ride on".

This got me thinking about how different it was when Jesus really did came to earth.

Like Thor, Jesus was royalty and had power (way more so than Thor!). Unlike Thor, Jesus was not cocky or sent to earth as a punishment. He came humbly as a servant to all so that He could pay the price for our sins and be the way to heaven.

I wonder if Jesus felt anything like Thor when He came down to earth. Our imperfect, broken world is nothing like heaven. I don't believe Jesus's mannerisms were disrespectful, but the Pharisees and others definitely misunderstood Him at times. Of course, even if the people found Him out of place, Jesus created our world and knew exactly what He came to do.

It's easy enough to feel like an outsider going to a city or state you've never been to, let alone another world. London was a far cry from Asgard and Israel was way different than heaven.

When the Jews were promised a Messiah in the Old Testament, I think they imagined a Thor of sorts - a mighty, handsome king who would destroy the tyranny around them and restore peace to Israel. (Although Thor didn't exactly do that during his time in London.)

They didn't expect a baby born in a manger who grew up as a humble carpenter.

In Mark 10:42-45 (ESV), Jesus told His disciples why He had come to earth and how His followers were to act:

"And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave[e] of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Though Thor wasn't as power-craving as his adopted brother Loki, he didn't exactly give off the humble servant vibe.

He did eventually learn his place and was considered worthy of Mjolnir.

When Jesus returns to earth the second time, He will be the mighty king and redeemer of Israel and the entire world. No one expected Jesus's humble arrival, but there's no denying that His coming to earth turned the world upside down.

He sacrificed His life for our sins, rose again, and serves as a mediator between God and mankind.

As exciting as it would be to have Thor come to earth, I'm so thankful that Jesus really came. He did nothing wrong, but humbly left His glories in heaven to be our Savior.

What a mighty God we serve!

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