Heroes in my life (1)

The first thing that really came to my mind the moment I took a single glance at the topic title, was a picture of Superman, Batman and all the other common Superheroes.

But as I read further, I noticed that it was to be about Heroes of God. I am really going to have a hard time thinking and writing this through since before this year, I wasn't really into anything of my own religion.. I just respected it and prayed like any other sensible person would.

Despite my lack of knowledge of story book characters, I only know one good and even great character that will never cease to amaze and amuse me. His name is Moses. Just to share this following summary of the only part that I know about him. (Taken from Wikipedia)

"According to the book of Exodus, Moses was born to a Hebrew mother who hid him when a Pharoah ordered all newborn Hebrew boys to be killed, and ended up being adopted into the Egyptian royal family. After killing an Egyptian slave master, he fled and became a shepherd, and was later commanded by God to deliver the Hebrews from slavery. After the Ten Plagues were unleashed upon Egypt, he led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt, through the Red Sea, and in the desert for 40 years."

From my perspective, I assume that he is most reknown for that act of courage and loyalty towards God. There have been countless cartoons and even movies about this particular event. What I admire the most about him is that, although he was raised in a royal family, the family that actually ordered Moses own death, he did not learn from their hatred and ways of treating others, especially slaves. There is one occasion in which I admire the most. That particular occasion can be described by the following quote.
"On one occasion, after Moses had grown up,* when he visited his kinsmen and witnessed their forced labor, he saw an Egyptian striking a Hebrew, one of his own kinsmen. Looking about and seeing no one, he slew the Egyptian and hid him in the sand."
Exodus 2 : 11-12

This moment of heroism alone is enough to touch me and a friend of mine. There are many other Heroes of God that I've admired throughout the years. But Moses will always be my first and favourite Hero. In a certain way, he has made my life easy and peaceful as I've many times tried to follow his kindness.

I am sorry if this entry is too short, but this is all I can think of.
-Peace & Love-
=John Valentine=