For years I have been in love with the Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.” As both a personal devotional and a writing exercise I will attempt to do some unpacking of the metaphors and lessons in the story. My purpose here is to delve into a deeper understanding of Mister Dickens’ understanding and view of redemption.
Advent is the appearance of Christ on earth for the purpose of our reclamation to himself. The God who made us took on our form to purchase us back from our self-imposed slavery and death. I do not know how long Dickens expected this story to endure but it has generated plays, variations on the tale, and over forty movies.
I will be drawing from the 1843 text and interacting only with Dickens’ own words. My hope is to discover new ways to make “mankind my business” in the light of my passion to follow Christ. The lesson of this dark, enlightening tale will hopefully lead me into a deeper love of both Christ and my fellow man. I invite you to journey with me as we look deeper into the images, themes, and metaphors of this timeless tale.
I think that we should begin with the end in mind. This is a story of redemption. Ebenezer Scrooge is reclaimed and finds that which is most precious about Christmas. We can all benefit from a deeper look into the heart of one of literature’s most remarkable Christmas stories. Hopefully as we do, God will bless us, every one.
Wishing you joy in the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a home owner. He brings new and old things out of his treasure store."
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