Hero. What do you think of when you hear that word? Hero. Do
you imagine the stereotypical, extraordinarily strong man in tights with a cape
and a mask and underwear on the outside? What are some of the qualities that
make someone a hero? What do heroes do? How does someone become a hero? Who can
be a hero?
During our
evening worships in the month of October, we studied a bit about the influences
that we have over other people. We all have an influence over people, not only
in our words, but also in basically everything we do. In order to do more than
just talk about that influence, we took the next step and did something more.
On Sabbath, November 8, we invited all the churches in our district to join us
for an afternoon of heroes. We shared some stories of how ordinary people did
something above the call of duty and became heroes. We shared ideas of how they
can become heroes. We shared with them the call from God for each of us to be a
hero. The beauty of it all is that anyone can be a hero. It does not matter if
you have a professional degree. It does not depend on your bank account. In
fact, there are not really too many pre-requisites for becoming a hero. One of
the fundamental characteristics of a hero is to be willing to serve in any
circumstance that calls for help. Most people want to be a hero because of
their action in an extremely dangerous situation where the whole world looked
on. But more than that, we have heroes in this world today because there are
people who want to give of themselves in times and places where nobody sees.
They have no shame to lower themselves to the feet of another to meet the need.
Did you know that Jesus is calling each one of us to be a hero? God wants a
hero that can kiss owies and wipe little, runny noses. He wants a hero that can
carry groceries for an older gentleman. He wants you!
Have you
ever considered Jesus to be your hero? Did it ever even cross your mind that
what He did for you was heroic? As I study more and more the life of Jesus, I
find out time and time again that He was more than just a man. He was a super
hero. But more wonderful than that, He has inspired countless others to be
heroes as well. He begs us to look around and see the needs of others. But
don’t stop there. The heroism comes when you not only see the necessities of
others, but you move into action immediately. The call from God today is clear:
BE MOVED BE A HERO
