He Lives In Me

My husband isn't generally the greatest at planning anything (but he's learning). It's even harder for him to keep a surprise as a secret, but just recently, he did just that!  He surprised me with tickets to go see the Broadway Musical: The Lion King.  I was in shock because he doesn't like musicals and secondly, I've never been to a Broadway Musical before.  This was my first experience and I must say  it was phenomenal.  Everything from the costumes to the singing, choreography, lighting, sound, special effects- it was just an amazing experience.

I can remember the scene where Simba is doubting himself.  He's doubting his capabilities to lead, to be courageous and to have faith! In this scene as the music was  playing and the cast was singing, I listened to the words, "There's no mountain too great, hear these words and have faith....He lives in you."  I began to cry.  This song touched me in such a profound way.  It's like the Lord was speaking to me right there in that theater at that very moment.  It was loud and clear, "Delma stop doubting, take courage and step out in faith because I live in you!"  It was such a refreshing reminder.  That moment is still very fresh in my mind and I'm sure it will be, for a very long time.

I thank the Lord, that even in the middle of a musical, He took the time to give me a Word.  He is always there to guide and direct us if we only take the time to listen.

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—  the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. John 14:16-17

By the way, on my 40 before 40 list I have "attending a Broadway Musical in NYC" as one of my challenges..  This particular Musical was in Philadelphia, can I still count this as completed?  Don't really know.  Please comment and tell me what I should do.