Between Darkness and Light
Wars and chaos increase around the globe. The pandemic marches on with a seemingly unending cycle. Yet Aslan is on the move.
Aslan who? C.S. Lewis’ classic novel series, “The Chronicles of Narnia,” contains a lion character that in numerous ways is an allegory of Jesus Christ, as the all-powerful, sacrificed, slain, risen Savior-Warrior. Amid the dark shadows, battles, and trials of the book series, Aslan is not forgotten. Aslan is on the move.
His orchestration may not be immediately seen or heard in the foreground. But his sovereign power guides the story in the often ignored background. He is working out a plan – a glorious unfolding. So it is with our Christ, the Messiah.
Aslan is on the move in Afghanistan.
Here is a fresh report from today:
“Testimony from an underground leader: “The streets are still quieter than normal. No, quiet isn’t the word – less women in the street. Still cars with men like normal. Everyone changed their clothes the way the Taliban want. I didn’t see anyone getting beaten yesterday and I’m thankful for that. So what I see today doesn’t mean it won’t happen tomorrow.
There are Taliban that are still in the streets in cars with guns. They are very proud to be using the cars from the police with their guns and clothes. I passed by the police station today and all of them have left, so the Taliban are really celebrating their victory, but it is not finished yet.But the good thing is that it is very, very, very clear now more than ever the difference between the darkness and light. People are really seeing how bad it is.
Even my neighbors, who are all Pashto Muslims, say, “It gives us hope to see you!” So there is hope. Yes, the bad is still in the news, but there are good things building here and growing. It is very visible.”
— reported by Global Catalytic Ministries
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