Date published: 5/10/2008
It's about time to visit Narnia again. The next movie based on C.S. Lewis' series of books hits theaters May 16. "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" offers several spiritual lessons for moviegoers:
You don't have to be great to be a hero. One of the bravest warriors in "Prince Caspian" is a mouse. And when the children come to save Narnia, the crowd can't believe their salvation could come in such an unimposing package.
Hold on to faith in the midst of doubt. The children return to a Narnia devoid of magic. It's hard for Prince Caspian to believe in the talking animals and enchanted woods they describe. But slowly he does.
Sometimes mistakes are blessings in disguise. Peter apologizes when he leads his followers on a grueling trail. But Trumpkin reminds him the other route would have been worse.
Make time to enjoy God's presence. In the midst of conflict, the children encounter, Aslan, who created Narnia. They stop to play with him, even though danger lies ahead.
Actions can have lasting consequences. Edmund lacks a special token from his previous journey because he betrayed his family and Narnia. Aslan willingly sacrificed his life for Edmund, but the boy still had to pay a price for his choices.
