Heroes

The easy desire in life is the longing to be a hero; humbly, or at times not

To be someone who speaks “immortal words” amidst a defining moment

As young children we either hear of heroes of bygone days, or make up our own

We grow older, and we continue to see or hear about what makes a hero

Many qualities are attributed to “heroes” depending on the advocates

However, perhaps the most consistent quality is that heroes are iconic

Whether someone’s hero be flamboyant or humble, tender or hard

They are known by many, and they are examples and role models

However, most people are not heroes, most are just everyday individuals

As Christians, we too may long to be a hero, whether Paul, Ruth, or Peter

Perhaps we would prefer to be a David, Esther, Elijah, Moses, or Abraham

But I believe we often forget something that is critical about them all

No matter the station, be it shepherd or king, foreigner or beloved daughter

They were not heroes of a singular event; they had no “immortal” Alamo

Frankly, they were not “heroes” according to most common standards

What set them apart from those around them, and to this very day was faith

Not a one-time occurrence, but a lifelong pursuit and process of faith

No matter their place in life, they searched for and served the Lord heartily

Sins and mistakes were strewn everywhere along their course, yet they held

They did not seek fame or fortune, though temptation touches everyone

Throughout all trials and successes, fears and doubts, they were steadfast

They are a testimony to our mandate in Scripture, to serve God in all things

In word and deed, in Spirit and in truth, their lifelong focus was serving God
If we are to set an example and be a witness to our King, we must be faithful


In our own trials and successes, we must seek and serve God as our purpose
We will see more clearly who and what we are, and at the end, we will know

Heroes and villains alike have character, but character shows only in time…what will we be?