On Marshwiggles and Worldviews Part 2 (conclusion)
To a good Narnian like Puddleglum, Aslan represents everything that is right and good in the world. His word is to be trusted. Aslan never lies. Aslan is never wrong. Despite how irrational it may appear to free the raving lunatic from his bondage, even if it costs them their very lives, Aslan’s word is to be followed. Plain and simple. Though Pole and Scrubb waffle a bit, Puddleglum tells them they must follow Aslan’s instructions. Scrubb and Puddleglum, thinking they are about to die, cut the ropes and set him free.Puddleglum illustrates a type of Abraham. Abraham’s faith was tested when he was asked to sacrifice Isaac. It was a seemingly irrational request. Abraham faced a faith check for the ages. He obeyed. So did Puddleglum.
What does this say about Biblical faith? What can we learn from the worldview of a marshwiggle? We learn that faith is a confident trust. It is not an irrational leap into the dark. It is a reasoned step into the light. It is Abraham obeying God. It is Peter stepping out of the boat and walking toward the arms of Christ, despite the fury of the tempest. It is Puddleglum freeing the raving Prince Rilian. It is expressed in obedience. It is based on a knowledge of God, revealed to us in scripture, in creation, in history and in our own conscience. We know that God is sovereign, all powerful, all knowing, holy and righteous. In spite of perplexing circumstances, obedience is always the most rational course of action. What faith check are you facing today? Are you being called to step out of the safety and comfort of the boat and walk toward Christ? Are you, like Puddleglum, facing a difficult and scary choice, but you know what you are supposed to do? For the Christian, do the rational thing. Trust. Obey.
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