I Was Given a Kingdom

An Easter Devotion Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia

This past weekend, I rewatched Voyage of the Dawn Treader, part of C.S. Lewis’ beloved Chronicles of Narnia series. One line struck me in a fresh, soul-deep way—spoken not from a pulpit or page of Scripture, but from the mouth of Prince Caspian:
 
“I’ve spent too long wanting what was taken from me and not what was given. I was given a kingdom.”
 
In this season of Easter, those words echo louder than ever. How many of us, like Caspian, find ourselves holding tightly to what we've lost? A dream, a loved one, a simpler time, or a sense of certainty. Loss can quietly become our lens. It clouds our gratitude and dims our joy.

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But Easter shifts the lens. It turns our eyes away from the tomb—and toward the risen Savior.
 
When Jesus rose, He didn’t just conquer death. He gave us life.
He gave us grace.
He gave us access to a Kingdom. 
A place in His family.
​A calling. Hope that does not fade.

And yet, how often do we focus more on our pain than His promise?
 
Like Prince Caspian, Easter reminds us to pause and recalibrate our hearts. To look not at what was taken, but at what was given.
 
"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession..."
— 1 Peter 2:9
 
We weren’t just forgiven—we were crowned.
We weren’t just rescued—we were commissioned.
We weren’t just redeemed—we were welcomed into a Kingdom.
 
So today, let’s whisper a thank you to the One who gave it all.
Not just for the empty tomb, but for the abundant life that follows.
Not just for the cross, but for the crown.​

Prayer

Dear Jesus,
Thank You for the precious gift of salvation—for the cross, the empty tomb, and the promise of eternity with You in Your Kingdom. Even while we were still sinners, You gave Your life for us.
When we’re tempted to dwell on what’s been lost or what didn’t go as planned, help us not to get stuck there. Open our eyes to recognize the treasure You’ve placed in our hands today. You’ve given us grace, a purpose to live for, and a place in Your Kingdom.
Teach us to love others as You have loved us—with patience, compassion, and a heart that reflects Yours.
And when we forget, gently remind us: We have been given a Kingdom.
Amen.