Dec 01, 2010 · In the Chronicles of Narnia, when confronted by the idea of Aslan, the lion, who is a picture of God, Lucy asks, "Is He safe?" "Safe?" said Mr. Beaver."Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you." Mr. Tumnus also says, "He's wild, you know. Not a tame lion." — C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia
Mar 25, 2016 · Is God safe? I think the only safe thing is to conclude is that no – absolutely not. He is not a safe God. He does not want us to lead safe lives. But – is He good? Absolutely. Without a doubt, our God is the very definition of goodness. He loves us with an eternal love we cannot begin to comprehend.
Dec 22, 2018 · A Meditation on the 6th Antiphon, O Rex Gentium O King of the nations, and their desire,the cornerstone making both one:Come and save the human race,which you fashioned from clay. The relevant passages from Isaiah for this antiphon are well known: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and... Read More Read More
But according to many Narnia fans, Aslan's lack of “safeness” is a metaphor for the character and life of Jesus. For example: Jesus expects us to follow Him without looking back. Jesus lived a countercultural, scandalous life. Jesus may call us to do dangerous things for His sake.Feb 23, 2018
Beaver "Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you." CS Lewis with Lion graphic wall decal: approximately 31"w x 10"h (79cm x 26cm).
Is he-quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion"..."Safe?" said Mr Beaver ..."Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good.
Beaver; "if there's anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking, they're either braver than most or else just silly." "Then he isn't safe?" said Lucy. "Safe?" said Mr. Beaver; "don't you hear what Mrs.Mar 2, 2019
'He's not a tame lion'” (25). Tirian and Jewel should have recognized that as an intrinsically good being, Aslan would never wish or command anything that was evil, even though he might have the power to do so. In this sense, the moral law can be seen as an expression and outgrowth of Aslan's nature.
'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you."Jan 29, 2021
"That is because you are older, little one" answered he.
Aslan is depicted as a talking lion, and is described as the King of Beasts, the son of the Emperor-Over-the-Sea, and the King above all High Kings in Narnia. C.S. Lewis often capitalizes the word lion in reference to Aslan since he parallels Jesus as the "Lion of Judah" in Christian theology.
Mr. Beaver tells them that Aslan is the King of Narnia, and that he is the rightful King, as opposed to the Witch who is masquerading as Queen. Aslan is not in Narnia often, the beaver says, but when he is, he makes everything right.
Although the White Witch appears human (despite her unnatural skin colour and above average height), she is of a race that is apparently descended from Adam's first wife, Lilith, and was apparently part-Jinn and part-giant.
Edmund suggests the White Witch will turn Aslan into stone, but Mr. Beaver finds this idea laughable—Aslan is so powerful that he cannot be challenged by anyone, even the Queen.
Beaver was glad that it was snowing again because they wouldn't have any visitors and the snow would cover their tracks if they were being followed.
Aslan is, as Walter Hooper once described him, a being both intolerably severe and irresistibly tender. 2 Aslan is the rightful king and ruler of Narnia and he is not to be trifled with. When the Pevensie children first hear about Aslan, they are unsure what to think.
Aslan is good. He reveals himself as utterly compassionate: first forgiving and then dying for the wayward Edmund. As Aslan walks to the Stone Table, where he will sacrifice himself, Lucy and Susan walk alongside him, comforting and weeping with him in his loneliness.
He’s the King I tell you.”. – Mr. Beaver 3. Aslan is not a tame lion, he is not safe. All throughout the Narnia Chronicles we encounter a being who is wild and on the loose. He is not to be tied down, he cannot be controlled, manipulated, or bullied. He commands reverence and obedience.
When we draw near to God through Christ — again and again — it means we are choosing to turn from sin. True fear of the Lord draws near in faith, fearing God because he is God, but also knowing he is gracious and merciful. He isn’t safe, but he is good.
The only difference between them and us is that we have a better High Priest ( Hebrews 4:14–15 ). God always wanted his people to come near to him, which is why he sent his Son. Only one person could properly fear the Lord in this world.
In all the examples listed above, Israel believed their way was better than God’s way, that their own sense of goodness was better than God’s goodness. The other nations surrounding Israel had crafted gods of their own who were not perceived as safe.
Liz Wann lives in Philadelphia with her husband and three children. She is the author of The End of Me: Finding Resurrection Life in the Daily Sacrifices of Motherhood .
The God of Israel led his people out of Egypt with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. He parted the Red Sea, letting his people pass through unharmed.