Miscommunication

Technology is great… when it works.

One of the most frustrating technical problems is a device that has trouble communicating.

Perhaps it is a telephone that misses calls.

Maybe it is a computer that has trouble sending or receiving email.

It might be a tablet that loses connection with the Internet.

Even if the device is otherwise perfect functional, a communications problem can push our patience to the limit.

Speaking from experience, these problems are often the most difficult to diagnose.

Even when we manage to correct the problem, there are no guarantees that it will stay fixed.

Communication in our journey through this world can be every bit as frustrating.

Sometime we find it difficult communicating with others.

We can even experience difficulties in communicating with God.

Scripture can help us communicate.

What does the Bible say about communicating with others?

The book of James gives us some sound advice.

It tells us to listen first.

James 1:19 (NET) - Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

What does it say about communicating with God?

Prayer is an excellent beginning.

Jeremiah 29:12 (NET) - When you call out to me and come to me in prayer, I will hear your prayers.

What if we still have a problem communicating with others?

Perhaps we need a bit more patience.

Ephesians 4:1-3 (NET) -  I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,  with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

What if we still find communicating with God difficult?

We might need to set aside the distractions that constantly vie for our attention.

Perhaps what we would find most helpful is to just be still.

Psalm 46:10a (NET) - He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God!

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at http://otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com/ on Friday, November 10, 2017.

I’ll be back here on Friday, November 17, 2017