Hero

When something amazing happens and ends happily ever after, people refer to the person that took action as a hero. A hero has been defined as someone who steps up when they don’t have to. There are many cases in the bible that talk about heroes; heroes that step up to defend God and in result are protected by God through the whole process. Here are just a few heroes the Bible talks about.

Daniel – He was thrown into a pit with a man-eating lion, yet he was never eaten. The Lions growled at Daniel but God closed their mouth to protect Daniel for he stood up for his belief in God and knew God would bring him out safely. (Daniel 6)

David – He fought the giant Goliath and won by throwing a stone at the giant’s head and killing him! David threatened the giant by saying “You come against me with sword and spear, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will hand you over to me, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head.” And that is exactly what he did! (1 Samuel 17)

Noah – He was the only good man left on earth. God asked him to take two of every kind of animal and put them on an ark he was to build. The earth was flooded. Noah followed the exact orders of God and kept the animals and his family safe until the water had left the earth. (Genesis 6)

Paul – He was thrown in jail just because he was Christian and he was proclaiming his love for God. But once again, God stepped in looked after him, and had him removed from jail. (Acts 16)

These are just a few of the heroes. In the place we live now, it’s hard to imagine being thrown in jail because you are a Christian, or attacking a giant, or saving the earth from a flood! These stories just blow our minds, because we know the kind of courage and faith it took to approach these tasks! These remarkable men stepped up to the call of God and in result are heroes! Jesus, higher than any other, stepped up and gave his life for us all! Now, that’s a true hero! My hope is that we can all become attentive to the opportunities around us to be heroes like these men. Stand firm in your faith and be courageous, God will pull you through it all!