I was listening to a teaching by T. Keller on
hope. He mentions Tolkien’s writings on
fairy stories. He say's the reason for their popularity
is they convey what we are longing for: to step outside of time; to escape death; to love without parting; to hold communion with non-human beings and to see good
triumph over evil. These stories bring out a certain
kind of joy. For the Christian that joy
is a memory trace of how life was meant to be – and will be again.
I think this is also the reason
we find such beauty in creation, we are moved by nature singing the praises of
its’ Maker. It calls us in to be united
with its beauty in worshiping our Maker and a reminder that our Maker loves us.
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