I love the Toy Story Movies. I recently watched “Toy Story That Time Forgot”. It followed the same storyline as the first installment. The Toy Story gang run into toys that think they’re something they’re not. This causes unnecessary problems and peril. I found it packed with truth throughout the movie. Here are a couple that hit home.
1. We are created to have a relationship with the Creator. Reptillus Maximus didn’t realize the freedom he had until he let go and let his owner use him for whatever he wanted.
I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. – Galatians 2:20
2. God gives you favor to advance His kingdom. Trixie was highly regarded by Maximus… They were of the same kind and yet so different. This opened the door for her to speak the truth.
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and man. – Proverbs 3:3-4
3. We get our identity from our owner (God) and not from our packaging or the world we live in. Trixie helped awaken Maximus to his true potential in surrendering to his owner.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. – Romans 12:2
Being a Christian for some time now, I still find it a challenge to shake things up and see things differently, knowing I don’t have “reality” figured out. The search for God and how He sees things is a lifelong journey. It’s far more adventurous if just let go…and let Him take control.
-Cheers
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