The Hedge of Thorns is one of Lamplighter’s best-selling books. We’re so excited to be able to breathe new life into this centuries-old tale of boundaries and obedience to God in the new audio drama from Lamplighter Theatre. For hundreds of years this story has communicated the urgency and importance of obeying both earthly boundaries and those that God has placed in our lives for our own protection. The consequences of disobedience are grave and do not just affect our own lives but can permanently alter the lives of those around us. In The Hedge of Thorns, young John finds out how our actions can have a devastating impact on the people we love the most. His precious little sister, Belle, will bear the scars of his disobedience for the rest of her life, and John will carry a burden of guilt and regret for the rest of his.
Faith does not merely refer to our belief and acknowledgement that God is the Creator and Saviour of the universe. It extends to our reliance on His protection and guidance in our lives. Sometimes this will mean obvious “Do Not Enter” signs and clear instruction that we are not to proceed along a certain path. Other times it will be the teaching hand of a parent, peer, or mentor offering wisdom and insight that helps us understand what God may be doing in our lives. God will place hedges in our lives to protect us and direct us along the straight and narrow path. Whether the hedge is a person, a rule, or even a literal hedge like it was for John and Belle, we can be sure that God’s intention is to continue to cultivate our character through adversity and perseverance.
