I was watching this movie today, while doing some work on the side. I never really remembered watching this movie before, but watching it just now gives me a sense of familiarity - so that now I'm pretty sure I have seen it before. It's funny because my friend showed me a video clip of the movie and I hadn't recognized anything, so I decided to watch it - thinking that I hadn't before.
I noticed something interesting during the part where the three good fairies are in Maleficent's dungeon, having just freed the prince of his chains. Upon freeing the prince from his chains, the fairies tell him,
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (NIV)
I like the parallels that I see. The prince is going against Maleficent in a battle between good and evil, just as we are going against the devil in that same battle. Although the specific types of armour reflect different things in each instance, they all represent the same things - characteristics that are needed in order to "triumph over evil". I am glad that the screenwriter(s) of this movie at Disney decided to use good characteristics instead of something superficial like good looks, or money, especially for children who wouldn't understand much of the dialogue anyway!
Today I read Proverbs 4. It talks about wisdom being supreme - that wisdom is worth more than anything, and that it is something we should always be seeking to gain. It also warns about staying away from evil people, and keeping your eyes and feet focused on a firm path. It tells us to keep the proverbs in our hearts, so that we can stay away and out of trouble.
I noticed something interesting during the part where the three good fairies are in Maleficent's dungeon, having just freed the prince of his chains. Upon freeing the prince from his chains, the fairies tell him,
"The road to true love may be barred by still many more dangers that you alone will have to face. So arm thyself with this enchanted shield of virtue and a mighty sword of truth! Now these weapons of righteousness will triumph over evil."
I like this quote because the fairy is telling the prince that there are some things that he has to deal with on his own. That being said, she gives him help; an "enchanted shield of virtue and a mighty sword of truth" - "weapons of righteousness"! This reminds me of Ephesians 6:10-18, which talks about the armour of God.
I like the parallels that I see. The prince is going against Maleficent in a battle between good and evil, just as we are going against the devil in that same battle. Although the specific types of armour reflect different things in each instance, they all represent the same things - characteristics that are needed in order to "triumph over evil". I am glad that the screenwriter(s) of this movie at Disney decided to use good characteristics instead of something superficial like good looks, or money, especially for children who wouldn't understand much of the dialogue anyway!
Today I read Proverbs 4. It talks about wisdom being supreme - that wisdom is worth more than anything, and that it is something we should always be seeking to gain. It also warns about staying away from evil people, and keeping your eyes and feet focused on a firm path. It tells us to keep the proverbs in our hearts, so that we can stay away and out of trouble.
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