Who's Your Hero?!

Is it a bird?  . . . Is it a plane?  . . .

What do you picture when you hear the word "hero?" Most of us probably envision the usual. Multi colored spandex, capes, utility belts, maybe a cool car that has more functions than a Swiss Army knife? What exactly is a hero? Merriam-Webster defines a hero like this;
1. A mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability, an illustrious warrior, a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities, one who shows great courage

2. The principal male character in a literary or dramatic work, the central figure in an event, period, or movement

3. Plural usually he·ros

4. An object of extreme admiration and devotion 

           

            How ironic that this all could define Jesus as well. Although we may never picture Jesus leaping over a building in a single bound, or being faster than a speeding bullet (even though He can and is) the Bible tells us that He is our Hero. Isaiah 42:13 states, “The Lord will march forth like a mighty hero; he will come out like a warrior, full of fury. He will shout his battle cry and crush all his enemies.” (NLT)

            We will never see Jesus with a giant “J” emblazoned across His chest; rather His trademarks are the scars on His hands, feet, and side. Two thousand years ago, Jesus did the most heroic act anyone could do; He gave His life for the better good of all mankind, saving us from the worst villain of all, Satan, and the sin he has plagued the world with.

            So the next you are in distress, unplug the searchlight, hang up the special red phone, and simple call His name, and let Jesus save the day!