My True Hero

And we must be determined to run the race that is ahead of us. We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew that later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God’s throne!

Hebrews 12:1b-2 (CEV)

You’ve heard the big debate, right? No, not Army vs. Marines. Not Democrat vs. Republican. We’re talking about the important debate… DC vs. Marvel!

So are you a fan of DC’s The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern? Or do you support Marvel’s Spiderman, Iron Man, and Captain America?

Whichever is your favorite, you’ll notice that each hero does the same thing: they sacrifice themself to save others. The greatest story of a hero’s sacrifice is in the Bible. And the best part is, it’s not just a comic book story. It’s real.

Scripture tells us that God sent his son, Jesus, to save us. He was perfect. And though we did not deserve it, he loved us enough to sacrifice his life for us. But the story doesn’t end there. Death was not the end of him. God raised him back to life and now he lives forever with all power and authority to help us overcome the challenges of life!

So when the race of life starts looking really long and hard, look to Jesus. When you’ve failed and others have failed you, look to Jesus. When keeping a strong, Christian faith gets difficult, look to Jesus. He will help you run the race, and he holds the prize of never-ending life with him. Stay focused on him! No matter what life brings your way, he will help take you across the finish line.

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

Being a Christian isn’t always easy. What are some hard parts about keeping your faith? Write them down on some paper or in a journal. Then in your prayer time today, ask Jesus to help you through these situations… and help you run your race well!

INSPIRATION

“When Jesus hung on the cross, a great unseen cosmic battle raged in the heavens, and, in the end, Christ triumphed over all the forces of evil and death and hell.”

--Billy Graham, a Christian preacher who traveled the world to tell people about Jesus

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Philippians 3:10-11

Philippians 3:13-14

2 Timothy 4:7