*This is part 4 of a 4-part series comparing some of my favorite movies to actual events that are shared in the Bible.
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
In 2005, this movie was released as the first of three in the fantasy movie series The Chronicles of Narnia, based on the popular books written by C.S. Lewis. The movie follows the adventures of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, a group of children who are sent to live with an eccentric professor during World War II. While staying in the professor’s house, the children come across an old wardrobe that transports them to the land of Narnia. In Narnia, they meet many different characters, including friends like Mr. Tumnus and the beavers, and enemies like the White Witch. However, the most dynamic character that they meet is Aslan, a great lion who eventually sacrifices himself to save Edmund from the White Witch. He then comes back from the dead to defeat the White Witch and save Narnia.
The parallels between cinema and real life are quite obvious all throughout this particular movie. Nonetheless, I still enjoy watching it and reflecting on the truths revealed through this story and these characters. In particular, I love how our great Lion sacrificed Himself for us just as Aslan did for Edmund. And just like Aslan, Jesus saved us even when we didn’t deserve it.
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
What I love even more is how Aslan immediately forgives Edmund, and won’t even let anyone give him grief about his past mistake. God accepts us, loves us and forgives us, regardless of what we’ve done. And it doesn’t matter how bad we’ve messed up in the past. He gives us a clean slate through His sacrificial death on the cross. He died so that we could live. So, no matter where you are or what you’ve done, if you haven’t done so already, accept Him into your life today and secure your eternity (Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16).
It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. And that’s real.