This past weekend, Anna and I went to see a movie with some of our friends. The movie of choice? You guessed it – Frozen 2.
Anna and I were quite excited to watch the sequel to the generational classic that is Frozen. As we left the theater, we jokingly processed together how Jesus spoke to us through his 3 favorite Disney disciples, Anna, Elsa & Olaf. Bear with me as I attempt to paint the parallels between three of our favorite quotes from Frozen 2 and the life that we experience as followers of Jesus.
1. “Fear is what can’t be trusted.” – Elsa
Elsa’s magical abilities naturally caused a lot of fear in those around her, even (and especially) in those close to her. Elsa acknowledged that the easy path was to choose a normal life, or in her case, a magic-free life. This would be safe, allowing for the least amount of resistance and strain on her and those close to her. But deep down, Elsa knew that she had special talents and to shy away from using these gifts – out of fear – would be wasteful.
Throughout scripture, we are reminded over and over to live a bold, faith-filled life. Yet all too often, we choose to cling to humanity’s favorite emotion: fear. As humans we live in fear of pretty much everything: loss, danger, change, death, and even love. When we live our lives in obedience to fear, we are unable to use the special gifts that Jesus has given us to the fullest.
2 Timothy 1:7 reads
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
God is powerful and He created us to be powerful lovers of people and Him. The gift He has given to all of us as believers is far greater than any magic that Disney’s writers gave to Elsa. Let’s trust Him and use our gifts rather than trusting the fear that hides inside of us.
2. “Choose to do the next right thing.” – Anna
As the plot in Frozen 2 started to thicken, Anna, the younger sister of Elsa began to face some internal conflict. Her feeling of control had left, she was in uncharted waters, and at times she was doing this all alone. Alone and with no clear path ahead, she poetically began to follow the mantra of “doing the next right thing.”
I won’t look too far ahead
It’s too much for me to take
But break it down to this next breath
This next step
This next choice is one that I can make
To hear that voice
And do the next right thing.
This theme was probably my favorite message of the entire film. It was very easy for me to relate to as we step into a season of the unknown. When we go through seasons of our life that are so intimidating and we don’t have a clear path forward, we can cling to God’s faithfulness. I referenced Matthew 6 in my last post, but it jumped out to me again this week. Go ahead and check it out.
Doing the next right thing sounds like a motto that we can live by as believers. An active, tangible way of living out a “W.W.J.D” bracelet. Living generously, loving our enemies, humbling ourselves, pursuing Jesus. Let’s live our lives, wherever we are at, by doing the next right thing.
3. “The Enchanted Forest will bring transformation.” – Olaf
