Truth Unites The Best Scene In Narnia
Nov 6, 2025
Delve into a poignant moment from The Chronicles of Narnia, where the character Shasta discovers the comfort of Aslan's guidance during dark times. Explore themes of divine presence and the revelation that God walks alongside us, even when we feel lost. Gavin Ortlund draws biblical parallels, sharing how Aslan embodies both majesty and compassion. He emphasizes the importance of Scripture in overcoming anxiety, and offers hope that, in heaven, we will understand our suffering through God's perspective.
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Shasta Meets Aslan In Darkness
- Gavin Ortlund narrates Shasta's encounter with Aslan from The Horse and His Boy.
- He describes Shasta's fear, confession, and the reveal that Aslan had been guiding him all along.
I Was The Lion: Hidden Guidance
- The key line is "I was the lion," showing Aslan's hidden guidance through suffering.
- This reframes low points as moments when Christ may be closest and directing our steps.
Memorizing Psalm 121 In Uncertainty
- Gavin shares a personal season of uncertainty when he and his wife memorized Psalm 121 together.
- They used verse 3 repeatedly to calm anxiety and claim God's attentive care.
