I must value those around me enough to communicate with excellence at all times.
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Scripture
1 Samuel 14:1,27
“One day Jonathon son of Saul said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the Philistine outpost on the other side.” But he did not tell his father.”
“But Jonathon had not heard that his father had bound the people with the oath, so he reached out the end of the staff that was in his hand and dipped it into the honeycomb. He raised his hand to his mouth, and his eyes brightened.”
Observation
Poor communication has a high price. Poor communication takes what should be a day for celebration, and turns it into discord, disunity, and tragedy. Neither Jonathon nor Saul did anything “wrong”, they both simply acted with questionable wisdom and unquestionably terrible communication.
Application
Communication is critical! Counsel comes through communication. Coordination comes through communication. Crisis is averted through communication.
This week, I need to make sure that my feet do not outpace my mouth so that God would be glorified by the outcome. I must value those around me enough to communicate with excellence at all times.
Prayer
God, thank you for the clear communication I receive in your word. Help me to communicate well with others, so that we could walk in unity as we follow you.
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