I just got back from seeing the Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The movie was really good and I do indeed recommend that you see it if you have a chance. But it was the final scene, at the end of the world of Narnia-the beginning of Aslan's Country, that really tugged on my heart. I won't give away any details for those who haven't seen it but, let it suffice to say, it left an ache in me to go Home. It also reignited a fire in me to devote all I have to getting myself and others ready for this Country. This world has nothing for me. How I long to be with my Lord and my friend. I echo Paul's heart as he says in Phil. 1:23-24, "I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body." I want to go Home. I am starting to feel the ache. But it is being matched by an ache as I see a world of brokenness, filled with people who, as of now, will never see this great Land. I want to see them all there with me. I am torn. My heart hurts. I think it's good though, or at least, necessary.
Praise God today for the birth of the Gate into this heavenly country.
"All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one" (Heb. 11:13-16)
A few songs to listen to about this:
Soul Cry by Misty Edwards
Faithful To the End by Cory Asbury
Worth It All by Laura Hackett
Good stuff Chris. Like reading it. Truth! The "Gate" makes me think of the "Door" in Gene Edward's the Chronicles of Heaven! We're going to see the new Narnia next week with the kids. Can't wait.
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ReplyDeleteChris! Long time no see brother. God is so good. I was really blessed by this post. I just got through writing and posting about a struggle I've been having and the Hebrews 11 excerpt you included at the end totally spoke to my situation. Thanks so much for sharing this! If you're interested in reading the post I'm refering to here's the link
ReplyDeleteI have to check out the new Narnia movie now :)
Take care
~Kim Wren
Chris, my new amigo! This is Rachel from KC. I found the link to your blog via your Facebook, as well.
ReplyDeleteI totally relate to this longing you're talking about, and the tension of living when your heart is pulled in two directions (earth and Home). This concept seems to haunt all my writings lately, and I was definitely brought to tears during this scene in the Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I was unsure of the whole movie (for cinematic and aesthetic purposes, not so much for the awesome story itself), but that scene totally slammed me and resounded in a deep, deep way.
So glad I came across your writings. You should check mine out, too, if you'd like! I have a feeling we'll see you again soon. God bless you, dear friend.
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