December 7
Jingle Jangle
Jingle Jangleis a brand new Christmas film already earning its place on my ever-expanding list of holiday favorites. It has the best characteristics of a Christmas movie – exuberant musical numbers, charming children, a villain or two, and a plentiful dose of imagination. I love the vibrancy of the colors as well, as seen in the vivid costumes, the varied tones of skin color, and the emerging shades of hope.
Jingle Janglealso has its share of memorable quotes. As a younger man, toy inventor Jeronicus Jangle was deeply betrayed by someone he had trusted. He reflects on the gift – and curse – of memory. “I love to remember. But it’s hard to remember. Because remembering won’t bring back those days.” Those who have suffered great tragedy know the truth in his words. Mrs. Johnston (the postwoman) provides some perspective to Jeronicus: “I know about losing things. But the magic isn’t in what you lost; it’s in what you still have.
Like the best of Christmas movies, Jingle Jangleis the story of hope. “No matter who you are or what you do, the magic lives inside of you.” Substitute the word “hope” for “magic,” and the truth of the gospel shines through. It’s ours to claim, as Paul wrote in Colossians 1:27. “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”
Open the eyes of their hearts, and let the light of Your truth flood in.
Shine Your light on the hope You are calling them to embrace.
Reveal to them the glorious riches You are preparing as their inheritance.
Ephesians 1:18
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