“…with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

A simple children’s video. My daughter and I love the movie “The Prince of Egypt”. The Biblical tale reaches a crescendo when the Hebrew people walk out of the land where they had been held captive for four hundred years.
Can you see the dove of the Holy Spirit gliding out in front of them? I can.

When I hear the beautiful melody and see the images of people walking out their fulfilled promise, my heart leaps and tears come to my eyes. I am reminded that God is real and God is faithful!

He’s faithful even when I’ve had a “bad day”. He’s faithful when I’ve been betrayed. He’s faithful when I feel like I’ve been in bondage to a situation or idea and suddenly, after a long wait, I am sent free! Even if my prayers seemed to take forever.

As I watch the colorful action sequence and hear the haunting melody mix, I am in the middle of the crowd, rejoicing and dancing and walking onward with courage. I know the danger isn’t completely gone, but I see the way out. It is an exhilarating feeling.

I believe again. That surge of faith helps me recall all the times He has indeed come through for me.

When my day seems to take over my thoughts, and outside demands make me feel like curling into a fetal position.
When my “best friend” strikes a painful blow and I am left reeling. When the pain is equal to a literal slap across the face, a shove to the ground, or a sharp knife in the back.

When I don’t think I’ll ever get relief to a painful situation, and after many prayers and long sleepless nights, the answer comes, like a torrent of refreshing water to my dry, barren soul.

He is faithful, and I count the many times, like a child picking dandelions.

My faith activates again and I feel hopeful for the future.

I can say again, all things are possible to them who believe.