I think of the high fantasy novels I loved as a child (and still adore) that have deep Christian undertones...and I compare that to what I want my walk with Christ to be...and what it really is like.
I love the Narnia books....and as much as I want (and try) to be the trusting and joyful Lucy or the brave little Reepicheep who quested for Aslan's country ...I'm really more like Edmond; sin scarred and stained, but redeemed and loved by the King most high. But it was for love of me, wretched me, that my beloved King went to the sacrifice, to shed His blood where mine was due.
And while I'd love to think I'm brave in the faith like Frodo or Aragorn in the realm of Middle Earth....I'm more like Pippin; causing havoc by getting into trouble, picking up things I shouldn't, saying the wrong things and bumbling around.... but really wanting to get it right. And...thankfully, though I am often foolish, God claims and protects me still, naming me as His.
So who are you in the stories you loved as a child?
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