'Oh, Aslan,' said Lucy. 'Will you tell us how to get into your country from our world?' - 'I shall be telling you all the time,' said Aslan. 'But I will not tell you how long or short the way will be; only that it lies across a river. But do not fear that, for I am the great Bridge Builder.' (ch. 16)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Aslan tells Lucy that he will guide them constantly, but the duration of the journey is unknown; he reassures her that he is the bridge over the obstacle.
- In plain terms
- You will always have guidance, but you won't know how long the path takes; trust the guide to help you cross the hard parts.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust in divine guidance even when the journey's length is unknown.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find guidance when the path is unclear?
- What obstacles do you fear crossing?
Another view
The metaphor assumes a personal deity exists and communicates directly.
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