Narnia Warlord

I saw The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe for the second time today with my parents and Danny. (My mom's first and my dad's second time at a movie theater!) I enjoyed it greatly as before. I think I cried more this time than the last time! I'm very impressed with the children's acting abilities.

One image that jumped out at me was Peter leading the troups into battle. Kings don't do that today. Rulers sit back where they can watch over everything, and direct others into danger.

There's a quick panaramic shot that shows the True Narnians at the beginning of their charge toward the witch's army. From above you can see a point of white, Peter on the unicorn, pointing his sword and leading the way. The rest of his army streams back on either side leaving him at the apex.

It made me think of our spiritual battle against sin and Satan. We don't have a king who directs the battle from a safe distance. We have a warlord who is leading us into the battle on a white horse (think Revelation 19:11), fighting with us. Even in us. He fought the key battle of the war in single combat. And He can't lose! What kind of power is that?

If God is for us, who can stand against us!