So, she decides that the only option is to disguise herself
as a soldier and take his place.
She realizes that by doing this she could very well get
herself killed. One, she could be killed in battle. Two, since it’s against the
law for women to join the army, she could be put to death if found out.
Yet, the love she has for her father is greater than her
fear of being killed or harmed.
Would any of us have the guts to put ourselves into such a
situation for someone else? Even if it was someone we loved, would we put
ourselves on the line like that?
In Romans 5:7 it says: “For scarcely for a righteous man
will one die-yet, perhaps for just a good man would one dare to die.”
Paul, the writer of Romans, was definitely right. We might
say that we would give our life for someone else if we had to; but if we really
were pushed into that situation, would we actually do it?
We can see that Mulan definitely was very strong in heart.
What she lacked in grace that was so desired in women of her culture, she made
up for in love for her family. That takes a lot of love to do that for either a
family member or even a close friend (John 15:13).
Even if we don’t ever get into that situation where we would
have to jeopardize our lives, would we be able to do what’s best for someone
else? If you were in a relationship with a guy that you loved, and you knew
that you weren’t right for him, would you have the courage to do the right
thing? If your friend started showing signs that she might commit suicide,
would you say something to help her? If some kids at school are bullying
another kid, would you stick up for him?
It’s easy to say that you’d do something, but we must be
develop courage to do the right things. We must constantly ask God to give us
courage in all situations that arise. It may not be the most popular thing to
do, but if it will help someone else, it is worth it. Having the courage to do
what’s best for others is something that all of us should develop.
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