by Ronald F. Schulz (Author)
I charged from the woods into the clearing and raced into position on the road between the man and the children. At the same time, my friend bolted out of the woods and got behind the children. The children were stunned at our sudden appearance. They froze in place. What a shame, I thought.
It may seem somewhat of a stretch to have nonhuman creatures speaking to and being understood by mankind. Adam nor Eve seemed surprised that the serpent could speak and do so understandably. Pastors use illustrations not found in the Scriptures to get across biblical truths. Jesus Himself used many parables to impart spiritual truth to His hearers.
God has said that even the heavens declare His glory. Jesus said that if the people were silenced, the stones lying about would declare His glory.