The Sword of Truth/Phillip's Escape
What I love so much about Sleeping Beauty is this sequence. The fairies arm Phillip with the sword of truth and the shield of virtue, and then their combined efforts help him to escape. Yes, he goes on to slay the dragon and save the day, but what strikes me in particular is that Phillip confidently gallops toward the exit, never hesitating when he encounters these obstacles because he knows the fairies’ power can protect him. Their magic even turns the fiery darts of the enemy into something easy to overcome.
How often, despite the special privileges and tools we’ve been given, do we hesitate to trust the Lord’s plan or power? Trusting is hard. There is no denying it. But we really need to remember who’s asking us to trust. There are no more capable hands than those of our Father in Heaven, and we are so fortunate to know that our lives are in his hands. He can help us to slay our own dragons, no matter how big. He’s got this.
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
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