I am currently reading through the Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis, and this past Sunday I was reading the second half of the first book, The Magician’s Nephew. I was in awe the whole time of how simple the writing and story line is but how well it depicts the character of God. Aslan, the Lion who represents God, has just created Narnia and is talking with Digory, a young boy from our world. Digory’s mother is very sick and Digory wants to find a way to heal her so he hesitantly goes up to the Lion, scared to look at his face and asks him if there is anything he can do to heal her. In the book it says
Up till then he had been looking at the Lion’s great feet and the huge claws on them; now, in his despair, he looked up at its face. What he saw surprised him as much as anything in his whole life. For the tawny face was bent down near his own and (wonder of wonders) great shining tears stood in the Lion’s eyes. They were such big, bright tears compared with Digory’s own that for a moment he felt as if the Lion must really be sorrier about his Mother than he was himself.
As I read this I started crying thinking about how much God cares about us. How interested he is in our lives. How the things that make us cry, the things that make us sad and break our hearts, break the Lord’s heart more than they break ours. He is not a God that stands back and lets us struggle and do whatever in this world. He is crying beside us when we cry and holding us through it.
I just continue to think of this image of a mighty lion, who has so much power, but also has tears in his eyes, such deep compassion in them. And that is who God is and how he cares for us.
Here is an image that I found on google that semi represents this picture in my brain.
Lauren–Thanks for sharing your heart!! I am excited for your next adventure in Cambodia.
Keep that image with you this entire journey, some days might be tougher than others. Love you!
Lo!! Thank you for sharing! So deep and encouraging.
I love how much you are learning and all that you are sharing! You make me proud! Safe travels! Love ya lots! Mom
Tears in his eyes. I love this image.
Safe travels . . could not be more proud of you!
– Darcy
Lauren your writing today touches my heart. Thank you.
We serve such an incredible God! Praying for you all as you prepare to head to Cambodia!
wishing you safe travels to Cambodia! this picture is so special and thanks for sharing this. It’s such an important reminder.
Safe travels, Lauren! We are so proud of you. What an incredible adventure! We love you! xoxo
I absolutely love your comments about how much God does care about us, and how he doesn’t let us struggle alone. What beautiful insight. Safe travels, Lauren. I am excited to follow your progress.
Wow. Love this so much and the timing was a perfect reminder. Thanks for sharing. ??