7 August 2011
Richard Schouten
What is communication?
Depositing part of yourself into another. John15:4 without God there is something missing. And it is the same thing in our relationships. Finding a way to say what we have to say. We cannot rely on people knowing what is going on in our minds.
Communication break down comes when Gen 2:25 there are things that are hidden. When there is no reason to protect yourself communication happens. But once Adam sinned there was a break down in communication. Our past experience can cause a break down in communication. We have filters and barriers to communication. We also have lenses that can interfere with communication. James 1:19 quick to listen slow to speak. No predictive texting. Slow to become angry, don't let the devil get a foothold of anger. Ecc 6:11 the more words the less the meaning.
The power of communication.
The power to build or the destroy. Peter speaking about Jesus at Pentecost everyone just understood. But at Babel God destroyed the speech to put the people back into place. Communication is good relationship food. That is in all relationships with each other and with God. 1 Peter3:8, John 13:34 commanded to love each other this takes communication.
How are we doing with our communicating?
It takes on going effort to communicate. It is God's will that we communicate well. Satan wants to destroy our communication channels. He wants to plant bombs that will get in the way. Things that automatically get in the way of communication, eg words like always and never.
Defuse the bomb first or build another bridge before the bomb goes off.
Anger Is a bomb, that can make us miss the promised land.
Past hurts can be a bomb. It obscures our view.
Our own self worth- were we can be intimidated and afraid to speak. False beliefs from others put onto us. Pride- not willing to be vulnerable. Arrogance can cost us not willing to listen to the truth, when something can be done better if we just listen.
Simple communication:
Believe in the word of God that says; Eph 4:15 speak the truth in love. If we speak the truth in love we will communicate better. Truth without love will wound, find the right way to say things. Love with out truth will never allow for growth in the relationships.
It takes time, practice and patience.
Defuse the bombs before they destroy.
Use the tools of humility, love and patience.
Be aware of your body language.
Humbly with your hands and lovingly with your lips.
Patiently with our eyes and ears. Help me understand.
Just do it just like Jesus.
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