The Kite Runner, is a riveting fictional story of the lives of two childhood friends. Their stories span several generations and encompass all that childhood holds and all that the future demands. There are moments that will delight you and moments that will remind you of the evil that, sadly, always exists in this world. It is a story of the all too familiar consequences of our sinful and selfish natures and mans’ attempts to redeem himself in the eyes of people and in the eyes of God.
The boys are Muslim and so we are given a chance to look a bit further into the modern day culture of the mid-east, specifically Afghanistan. What struck me (without ruining the ending of the movie for you) was a song that was part of the movie toward the end. It is called Supplication and I have included it here for you. Notice the words:
O My Lord, My sins are like The highest mountain;
My good deeds Are very few They’re like a small pebble.
I turn to You My heart full of shame, My eyes full of tears.
Bestow Your Forgiveness and Mercy Upon me.
Ya Allah, Send your peace and blessings On the Final Prophet,
And his family, And companions, And those who follow him.
Notice how similar the lyrics are to songs that Christians sing, and yet if you look and listen closely, the God they are calling on is Allah, not Jesus. I am reminded once again that each person is filled with a God shaped vacuum that must be filled. I am reminded that the Lord knows who are his. I am reminded that God in his mercy draws us. I am reminded that there is no one good enough to redeem themselves. And I am reminded that the Bible tells us that Jesus, not Allah is the Lord. I am reminded that God will never forget who are truly His. Thank you Abba Father. Draw us close to you.
