Is having a Snowman a little bit like having Jesus?

About two weeks ago we had a little bit snow in China, which here is a rare occurrence. Some people were scraping together enough to build little snowmen here and there. Snow is indeed a wonderful blessing. Our Creator loves snow and oversees the heavenly storehouses full of snow.

Last Christmas I watched again The Snowman (1982) and The Snowman and the Snowdog (2012). Apart from being great animations, these stories capture deep longing in our hearts - to have a supernatural companion on our level to whom we can introduce our world and experience a new world of miracles together. This friend realizes the desires of our hearts, be it for having a dog or having an adventure. The Snowman theme had somewhat of a comeback with celebrated character of Olaf in Disney’s Frozen (2013). Here, however, the snowman is a fun, faithful and compassionate character who brings laughter and hope even into most threatening situations. The question “Do you want to build a snowman?” has become an epitome of close and affectionate relationship and having a great time together.

I was thinking of ways snowmen themes captivate me and recently realized that they carry something of what Jesus is to us. He is a Companion who comes down on our level, to whom we can introduce our world and who comes with us wherever we are. He also opens up a new world of miracles to us, and with Him, we can fly far above the earth and what it represents – our limitations and problems. And you can have fun with Jesus, too! Once pretty recently in my time with Him, with the eyes of my spirit I saw myself sliding down the roofs of some magnificent church buildings and jumping straight into arms of Jesus! I was a bit shocked to see that, but it was great nevertheless. And why not? Jesus is not a religious guy; in fact, He was hated by the religious leaders of His day. He came to give us life and joy in abundance!

In both Snowman animations I particularly like the moment when after spending some time with the Snowman, boy and the Snowman start to fly and the beautiful theme songs start to play. Jesus spoke to my heart that this moment happened in my relationship with Him just a few months ago. I knew Him before, we had spent quite some time together, but there comes this special moment to take it to the next level and fly together, high above everything.

Both Snowman and Snowman and Snowdog animations end on a sad note, because eventually, the Snowman melts and the boy’s spirit is crushed. Jesus, however, promises to never leave us and always be there for us, in this life and throughout the eternity.