“If I tattle-tell, I’ll die till I’m dead!”
A scene that speaks to me, is when the children are shooting arrows and one lands in Prince John’s court where Maid Marian and Cluckie (her maid) are playing Bad Minton.
Skippy tries to be brave going into the enemy’s camp, but when he’s spotted he melts. His little furry lips quiver and his knees knock together in fright.
It’s only when Marian reminds him of who he looks like–his hero, Robin Hood, that he stands straighter and becomes bold. Fear–gone.
I think sometimes, we can be an awful lot like Skippy. We’re ready to fight the enemy–go right into his camp and as the song says, “take back what he stole from me.” But once we get inside, we lose sight of our hero. Fear gets ahold of us and brings us to our knees! Cancer. Failed marriages. Sick children. Lost jobs. Lost homes. Unsaved loved ones inches from rock bottom. They become our focus and we need a reminder that we have a Servant Hero, that loves us. Who’s bigger than any sickness, situation, or slip up. Who never leaves us or forsakes us.
| “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.” Ephesians 5:1 |
We need reminded of whose likeness we possess.
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Genesis 1:27
We need reminded of what we’ve been transformed into.
“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18
He’s greater than your worst nightmare. Stronger than any storm. Stand firm. Fight the good fight. Take a breath. Take your arrows of faith, aim. Shoot. Pierce the darkness that surrounds you. You’re not doing it alone! Remember who you belong to! Be confident. He has you!
Ooodalalee Ooodalalee golly what a day! Have a great weekend!
Thanks for this word today! I've become a bit overwhelmed lately by all the needs in my own life and the lives of the people around me – we need to keep our focus on Him!
(Also – my sister and I LOVE this movie. She's 30 and still watches her DVD of it on a regular basis.)