Who can but prophesy? -Amos 3:8
We watched Prince Caspian on Saturday night for the first time. I thought it was much better than the first film; maybe because the themes in this one resonated with me on a deep level. I've been pondering many of them from the movie and I think the one that I was moved the most by, was the conversation Lucy had with Aslan shown below. The challenge of walking a life of faith, seeing what many don't see, of being led by God in ways that others choose to not follow; is a sometimes tough reality to life in the Spirit. The simplicity, devotion, faith and joy that was caught in Lucy in the film...ministered life to me.The part of this clip where Lucy approached the bridge in the face of the oncoming army is a perfect picture of so many moments of ones faith journey. We who are able to see the unseen One; are able to do what only a vision of Him would inspire.
Faith in Aslan...is really at the heart of the story. Choosing to believe in Him, to follow Him, talk to Him, dream of Him, listen for Him, hear Him, search for Him, find Him....embrace Him and then go where He says to go...no matter what you face. That is a powerful truth to outwork in a film.
Who after seeing and hearing Aslan...wouldn't also roar?"The LORD roars from Zion And from Jerusalem He utters His voice; And the shepherds' pasture grounds mourn, And the summit of Carmel dries up."-Amos 1:2
5 comments:
Amen! It's very refreshing to hear someone else say they liked the second movie better than the first. I loved the first movie, but was more deeply moved by the second--especially after I had some time to "digest" it. :)
C.S. Lewis was one of those rare and precious people who dedicated himself to fleeing from the sin of boring people with God. The people who have invested their time, money, talent and vision into these movies are in the same category.
That scene where Lucy stands alone, draws her meager sword......
a masterpiece of religion. Can't wait to see it.
What a mighty God we serve,
Dad
Mel can you send me the link to that article on "boring people again...?
Here you go
http://thesoulsofmen.blogspot.com/2008/11/imagination.html
:)
I am such a cheater... The first time I posted a comment, it was without having viewed the video clips. I just watched them... The tears are streaming. Oh God, let me have a heart like Lucy's. Thank You that You use the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. A little girl and a Lion, facing a whole army? And she wasn't afraid, because she really knew Who was standing beside her. Oh, for the faith of a child.
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