I would like to hear how each of the "fellowship" individuals is searched to the heart to test integrity and faithfulness. Does (should) this happen in our churches? Is there a parallel to the mirror where we can identify and confront our fears?
Perhaps in many churches help is only available from the professionals, who might better be absent as the king and queen were in the story, so members can build up each other. Though the eight pretty much kept to themselves too.
I like this idea and it fits both the story and our story as the church. While Tolkien hated allegory, he simply would not deny the borrowing of ideas from the Bible, his experiences, and nature. This makes his stories relatable to people. How we need to understand the Kingdom of God and our place as the church of called-out ones...to help other believers on their journey.
Hear, hear! 🍻 May it be as you say!
This is quite beautiful, and thought-provoking. Great piece.
Thank you! 😊
I would like to hear how each of the "fellowship" individuals is searched to the heart to test integrity and faithfulness. Does (should) this happen in our churches? Is there a parallel to the mirror where we can identify and confront our fears?
Perhaps in many churches help is only available from the professionals, who might better be absent as the king and queen were in the story, so members can build up each other. Though the eight pretty much kept to themselves too.
I like this idea and it fits both the story and our story as the church. While Tolkien hated allegory, he simply would not deny the borrowing of ideas from the Bible, his experiences, and nature. This makes his stories relatable to people. How we need to understand the Kingdom of God and our place as the church of called-out ones...to help other believers on their journey.
What a great connection! So often we forget about the importance of physically going to a church building and meeting together each week.