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character of a hero


The heroes we had as children were awesome.  Remember mighty mouse?  “Here I come to save the day”.  Or the one who wore a mask and cape proclaiming, “I’m batman”.  Or the one with the big letter on his chest, “faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound”.  Mighty mouse, batman, superman.  


These superheroes were smart, always witty, with great costumes and muscles and extra ability.  Heroes like that are pretty cool.


Move to the next generation of super heroes and you will most likely find sports stars, singers, media personalities and actors.  They have high salaries, most likely low morals and more.  They are anything but heroic.


Then we move to the more genuine or hero like.  These people do great things but might be somewhat common.  People like Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, or maybe a soldier or a doctor that did something extra.


I assert that there are people, some living among us, that are really heroic.  The people making some of the biggest differences in the world don’t do it because they are rich or beautiful.  They do it because of their live given purpose.  God said it this way:


The real heroes do things that last a long time, like eternity.  The real hero is the one who lives for others and serves much and has real character.


From yesterday’s sermon I shared four things that real #HopeHeroes are or do…


Heroes work for peace


Heroes choose real joy


Nehemiah 8:10  NASB

Then he said to them, “Go, eat the festival foods, drink the sweet drinks, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your refuge.”


Heroes remove anxiety


Matthew 6:31-34  NIV

So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.


Heroes are examples


1 Corinthians 10:33  NLT

I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.


I close with the thought that the best way to be a hero is to put your heart and faith in one who can take you further, always keep you and give only the best wisdom.  God has us!


Zephaniah 3:17  NLT

For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

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