Real Heroes


Hero, the title conjures an image for everyone.  Some wear capes or masks while others wear stethoscopes, carry a ball, walk on the moon, or run towards danger.  Yet there is a common theme that runs through true heroes.  Our comics, movies, stories, songs, and poems all show the thread of sacrifice for our heroes. 

Look closely and you will see that villains do what they want for their own gain while the hero will do what is true, and what they believe is right, even to the point that it costs them everything.  Yet, how many people can say the same is true, or even partially true, in their own life.

What is truth?  Pilot asked Jesus that question.  Many others throughout history have asked it, maybe you have as well.  Jesus answered that questions earlier when He said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." The truth is simple, the truth is Jesus.  You cannot have truth apart from Jesus Christ.

It is comical how many people say they are a "superman" or "wonder-woman" when those types of movies come out to watch.  At the exact same time, these same people live for themselves at the cost of others.  They hurt others with their words, thoughts, and actions, but have no remorse.  They do not care for the other person.  They will not evaluate their own life against the value, let alone the Person, of truth.  Their lives, and thus their own evaluations of themselves, are nothing but lies.

You want to be a "superman" or "wonder-woman" show me a life that sacrifices for others.  Show me a life that values others above yourself.  Show me a life that is built on Jesus Christ.

Otherwise, you are no hero.

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