Heroes

September 11 is a day to remember heroes. What types of people should be my heroes?

God’s Response

The godly people in the land are my true heroes! Psalm 16:3

All these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us. Hebrews 11:39-40

God’s heroes are those who hang on to their faith in him no matter what happens. The Bible is full of examples of people who never stopped trusting God even though they were mocked, persecuted, and killed for their faith. God may not ask you to be a martyr for him, but is your faith strong enough to endure even a little derision or scorn? Those who live boldly for God despite opposition will make the greatest impact for eternity.

This Is Promising

We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy. James 5:11