words

There's just something about being under the sky in the predawn period when there are few things to see... It makes you to think about those few things a little deeper.  The crescent moon provided ample light for walking the path and the crisp, clear air allowed the starry belt of Orion to stand out sharply.  It occurred to me that the moon and stars took their places in the heavens as a result of words spoken by God.  He didn't use a giant "Heaven hook" to lower them into place, or fashion the moon as we would make a snowman, by rolling a small clump of material around to build up to a larger ball.  He spoke and the created universe took shape.  I thought about our nature and how God made us in His image.  We have a creative bent and are constantly looking for new inventions and improvements on existing things.  But, beyond that, we also have creative power in our words.  We can't speak a moon into being or hang a star in the distant sky, but we can establish a bond of compassion, instruct a child in right and wrong, and encourage one who is sad...with our words.   Certainly God chose His words well to fashion such a complete creation.  I think that we do well to also consider our words carefully.  With them we shape relationships, build character, solve problems and share the restoration message of the God who lives.  I'm glad that He passed the power of words to us!

Proverbs 12:¹⁸ Some people make cutting remarks,

      but the words of the wise bring healing.

 ¹⁹ Truthful words stand the test of time,
      but lies are soon exposed.