Making Of A Hero

  Heroes come in all shapes in sizes. We are fast approaching Veteran’s Day.  On this day we pay tribute to service men and women in all branches of the military for their dedication, commitment, loyalty and sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy and often take for granted in this country.  The cost of their sacrifice often includes emotional or physical distress.  Sometimes it costed a person’s life, the biggest sacrifice of all.

What makes a hero?  When I hear the word ‘hero’, besides our military, I can’t help but think of the 9/11 attacks.  Much was said about those firefighters and emergency personnel who honestly did heroic acts.  They worked tirelessly and selflessly to save as many victims as possible that horrible disaster.  And as brave and courageous as all these men were, the truth is our firefighters, police and military personnel do this day in and day out and hardly is any recognition given.

Jesus is rarely described as a hero.  Yet wouldn’t He exemplify the word to the greatest degree?!  Jesus was a man who went against what was traditionally taught and against the greatest evils of this world.  He went so far as to defy death with His resurrection.  What mere man can make that claim?  He set the stage for the opportunity of change in the right direction.

So the question bears asking.  Can anyone be a hero?  It is said happiness is staying focused on your mission, not your results.  We can be happy when we are humble, gentle, and patient.  When you add goodness, knowledge, self control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love while thinking about what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy, we have the perfect recipe for happiness!  

When we feel good about who we are because we are focused on the task before us, even if it seems dangerous to any observers, we can be heroic, even if others do not view it in the same light.  

Sometimes the task before us is to grow spiritually.  That requires the dedication of a hero, as well! It takes faithful determination to search the scriptures with diligence while staying focused on the message.  It is here you will find peace…..  not in what other people think about you!

Are you a hero?  Do you give selflessly to help someone in need?  Could you be defined as a hero in your prayer life?  Are you dedicated to lifting others in prayer?  Perhaps you are a hero to someone who needs meals delivered on a regular basis, or are you someone who is willing to sit and read to an elderly or homebound person?  Are you a hero because you fixed someone’s car, or cleaned their house or raked leaves?  

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes.  Heroes are defined subjectively totally depending on how important your aid is to another person.  It may seem a small act of kindness on your part, but to the recipient, it’s huge and important.  And yes, ----YOU could totally be considered a hero to someone who is grateful for what you do for them.  

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