“The Breaker”

Our words are powerful though they may not always seem so. The Bible says that death and life are in the power of the tongue. (Prv.18:21)  

Did you know that a hippopotamus can open its mouth wider than nearly any land animal? It can open up between 150 and 180 degrees? Did you know that his bite is stronger than a lion’s and can break a crocodile in half? Wow, that’s powerful! That’s what I learned when I researched hippos when God used one to tell me about the power of our words. 

That’s what this painting is about, the power of the tongue. Do you have trouble speaking up or being quiet? I have had both at one time or another. It’s hard to believe that today anyone needs to be prodded to speak up, but I have and do. I’m still working on this among other things.

I always felt compassion for Moses when he asked God if someone else could speak because he didn’t speak well. Obviously, his response was not the best one. I could see why it would be scary to Moses, but God had a plan to help him.  

I’m going to keep working on speaking up. What about you? What do you have to share? The world needs encouragement. Who can you encourage today? Praying for your peace.