Communication. New technologies, an unmastered Art

As I have been in the mission for nearly a year now I have learned and seen quite a lot. It is interesting that the confusion that was placed upon the human race at the Tower of Babel has not gone away. Yes we have come a long way with translating many languages into many other languages so that a Chinese man can talk to a Spanish woman can talk to a Haitian man. We have figured out how to send messages wirelessly using the physics of radio waves and can contact someone on the far side of the world in the matter of a second. Wow. The problem still this in this. We must learn to open our mouths and speak but speak properly. Not with perfect pronunciation but with care, tact, and respect. Or just with love. It is far easier to destroy a person with a word than with a bullet. The tongue has infinite ammunition and can be on a hair trigger. It is time to lay down our 'guns'.

The other side to this is assumptions. Often we think that we have told everything that needs said in a meeting or a discussion when, in reality, those listening are still a bit in the dark. In leadership and team dynamics nothing will kill a team faster that poor, bad, or no communication. Take this challenge and think about where you can improve with the concept of over communication. "Assumptions are the termites of any relationship." What are we assuming is true that might not be and might be destroying a 'foundation?'

As Seekers of Jesus we are in the business of communication. It is up to us to get the message of the Gospel to the world. We are always public speaking!