Aslan’s Other Name

In The Voyage of the Dawn Treader book and movie, Aslan tells Edmund and Lucy that they won’t be coming back to Narnia.  Lucy especially is heartbroken because she won’t see Aslan again, but Aslan tells her that he is in our world too.  He continues:

But there I have another name.  You must learn to know me by that name.  This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.

So what is Aslan’s other name?  His other name is Jesus.  As Aslan died to rescue Edmund, so Jesus died to rescue us.  As Aslan rose triumphantly from the dead, so Jesus rose triumphantly from the dead.  As Aslan was the children’s guide to Caspian, so Jesus is our guide.  As Aslan helped the children in the Dark Island, so Jesus helps us in our trials.  As Asalan helped Lucy overcome temptation, so Jesus helps us overcome temptation.  As Lucy loved Aslan, so we should love Jesus. 

The wonder of Aslan is a glimpse into the wonder of Jesus. 

Do you know Aslan by his other name?

One thought on “Aslan’s Other Name

  1. “Do you know Aslan by his other name?”

    Hmm. Indeed I do. And what’s better is that He knows me by my name.

    Knowledge of God is base and elementary. I would say that what matters is if He knows us. Matthew 7, anyone?

    Blessings in the King,

    Donald in Bethel, CT

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