In 1985 in the sound track of a popular movie Beyond Thunderdome, Tina Turner declared “we don’t need another hero.” With all due respect I think we need heroes now more than ever. Heroes give us hope that we too can lift, heroes lift our eyes off ourselves, heroes show us how, and tell us why things could be different. When I look at heroes my own exploits, trials and challenges seem to be put in perspective and I am inspired to reach for more, not settle for less.
I was reading the Bible this morning and in Hebrews chapter 11 I came upon a list of heroes of faith. Men and women who established a nation, saw great miracles and died for a cause greater than themselves. I was inspired. Then in Chapter 12 verse 1 I discovered that these heroes of the past form the cheer squad for us in the present. The prescribed response is to ‘set aside the weight that entangles and run with perseverance the race set out for me.’
I was challenged by two thoughts. The first thought was; who are my heroes? Who inspires me? Who am I seeking to emulate?
The second was just as confronting, who am I being a hero to? Who am I inspiring to great endeavours, what about my life is drawing others toward a greater destiny, drawing them to their God appointed goal.
I believe to be a hero to others we must first have heroes that inspire us. I also believe we can all be heroes, we can all inspire others to reach, to believe, to aspire and to attain.
Reach for more today, you have no idea who may be following.
Be blessed
Geoff Blight
