Jesus the Human needed affirmation before His ministry, so the Father gave it to him. Luke 3:22
He has given us a new identity in His Word if we will read it and accept it.
Paul told Philemon he was beloved, a brother, a workmate, and a partner to help him be a hero.

the Holy Spirit led all the actors in the gospels including Jesus. He led in Acts as the Church did battle with the world. He will lead us to do heroic things as we follow Jesus the hero.

At the beginning of Jesus' ministry Israel is ruled by terrible people in Rome and Israel.
Ezekiel 22; Israel's sin has earned them their captivity.
Jesus' impossible mission is to defeat these men, establish the gospel, and build His chrurh.
It was impossible, but He was not daunted.

When the Father received Jesus into heaven He acknowledged to all creation that Jesus was the complete, successful, acceptable, Savior.

In John 8:28 Jesus said that when the leaders of Israel lifted Him onto the cross they would realize who He was. His heroism on the cross proved to them that He was indeed the Son of God, the Son of Man.

Jesus endured the worst death on earth; and all the worst fears we dread; in faith and love.
We were the great purpose that gave Him strength to prevail over each terror.

the crowds announced His true person as the eternal Son of David, heir to his throne
in his parables He revealed that He was the Son of the owner of the Temple, God
at His trial He laid claim to all the Messianic prophecies

Athanasius suffered exile for defending the truth about Jesus. He was a hero, 300 years after Jesus died.
Jesus created a church full of heroes.
Most will be nameless until we arrive at Judgment Day.