FROM THE PULPIT: Biblical heroes were humans, too

Do you ever wish you could be like a hero in the Bible? There must have been something special about each of them, right?

Actually, no. Noah got drunk. Abraham lied to save his neck, even risking his wife's safety. Moses was a murderer. King David had an affair with a married woman, got her pregnant, and had her husband killed. Peter needed anger management classes.

Lent is here. These 40 days (minus Sundays) leading up to Easter are a time for introspection. It can be a raw, eye-opening experience. Shame, embarrassment, humiliation and disgrace cause many to hang their heads, fearing others will know what they are truly like.

But remember: No one is without sin.

When we accept we are broken and cannot fix ourselves, when we are remorseful and repentant, God will hear and not turn away our petition. God, in Jesus Christ, is the only one who can cleanse away our sins. And because of his Son, Jesus Christ, we are able to approach God to seek his mercy and forgiveness.

Ask God for the courage to acknowledge your sins before him. Ask him to wash you whiter than snow. When Easter arrives, you will have a much greater understanding of the sacrifice Jesus made for you on the cross.

Do you wish to be like a biblical hero? You already are.

The Rev. Mark Broadhead is Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church of Crestview's pastor.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: FROM THE PULPIT: Biblical heroes were humans, too