I love this scene!
The enemy army is on the move, coming in for a major attack. A cavalry of armed soldiers charging forward, and Lucy (all alone) comes out of the woods and steps toward them, boldly pulling out her sword. Aslan walks up behind her, coming to stand close by her side. The army stops for a moment when they get to the bridge, startled to see only Lucy and Aslan standing guard on the other side. They laugh about that for a minute, then they push forward, ready to kill them.
Not knowing what's about to happen, Lucy stands calmly and stays close to Aslan. Strong. By the time most of the army soldiers are on the bridge, Aslan roars, causing the bridge to collapse and the river to surge dramatically and drown the enemy.
..."If God is for us, who can be against us?"
God's Word is our sword, and we combat Satan's lies with the truth of Scripture! Remember God's mighty power when you feel weak. Dwell on His love when you feel alone. Be bold and strong, knowing He is with you. When the enemy approaches, remain calm and stay close to God.
Sometimes people distinguish between the spiritual world and "the real world," but the spiritual world is very real. Physically invisible to us at the moment, but just as real as the material world around us. Our spirits can "taste and see" that the Lord is good, and our hearts have "eyes to see" and discern what is going on in the spiritual realm, as well as "ears to hear" and follow the voice of God. It's far better to be blind and deaf physically than spiritually.
"I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you..."
~Ephesians 1:18
"The eyes of your heart." It is very real. When you feel like you are standing alone against the lies, temptation, and attacks of Satan, disheartened that your Christian brothers and sisters aren't standing with you... pause, and see with the eyes of your heart that God is right here beside you. His angels are here backing you up. And when you stand with Him, no matter how outnumbered you may feel, He is stronger than everything coming against you. Following Him will not always be easy, but He is the only true source of Life and eternal hope. He is sovereign and powerful, and He is good. "Open the eyes of my heart, Lord, for I want to see You."
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the Rock and firm Strength of my heart, and my Portion forever."
~Psalm 73:25-26
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