There have been a number of people throughout history, who were known as great communicators. There may even be a few today, but are people really listening? Some people call that ability a gift or talent. These people are able to gather information, thoughts or feelings, and present them in a such a way for large groups of people to understand them. Some of these people have been politicians, lawyers, religious leaders or teachers.
Many have their own unique style or way of communicating. They can also be very persuasive, dramatic or intimidating, by their choice of words, tone of voice, body language, and even their looks. Others can be fascinating, eloquent or entertaining and people enjoy listen to them or maybe because they're good looking. But, if the information they give is incorrect, not useful, boring, or offensive what good is it, even if others may listen to it. It's just a waste of your time and maybe your money.
However, it doesn't matter how well one communicated, if people don't want to listen or read it. The speaker might as well be talking to a dummy or a blank wall. The value of any information they give is only as good has its source, and if its beneficial and fulfills its intended purpose. When the information is faulty or doesn't help anyone. First hand knowledge is always better and the best place for knowledge and wisdom comes from the Bible.
People should know the Bible for themselves and not depend on others "expertise." People should be very familiar with the "red letters edition" of the Bible, because they were the words of Jesus. He was and is the Greatest Communicator and the example for everyone to follow. His words have the power to change people's lives and His life has influenced millions of others.
Jesus message was simple yet profound and sometimes even complex. He drew examples from life and nature so that any one could understand the mysteries and wonders of God. He fascinated the young and the educated. However I believed the best thing anyone could learn was from a statement He made to Martha, "Mary has chosen the best position." (Luke 10:42) She chosen to set at Jesus' feet and listen. A position we should all take, if we want to learn anything at all.
Jesus said and did what He saw His Father saying and doing." (John 5:19/ Mt. 12:50) No one ever spoke like Jesus. His words were spoken with power and authority and yet He was also kind and gentle. He always drew upon His Father for His source of information, by communicating with Him in prayer regularly. Therefore, we should do likewise. Then we will become better communicators, by allowing His Spirit to speak through us.
Jesus often spoke in parables, it was easy for people to remember. Yet, even with Jesus' ability to communicate, there were still those who didn't understand Him, because their hearts weren't right. He said, "while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand." Which was exactly what the prophet Isaiah prophesied:
"You will keep on hearing, but not understand; you will keep on seeing, but not perceive; for the heart of this people has become dull, and with their ears they scarcely hear..." (Mt.13:13-15)
As you see, Jesus ability to communicate didn't always get the results he wanted, but it wasn't His fault. He explained this problem in the parable of the Seed Sower also. Where some seeds fell on the road, rocky soil or among thorns and produced nothing. Yet other seeds landed in fertile soil producing 30, 60, and 100 fold. (Mt. 13:1-23) The seed is the Word of God. As you see people have to be willing to receptive His words and apply them to their life, if they want to bear fruit. But it can only be accomplished, by being leading of His Holy Spirit.
Jesus is the Truth, the Life and The Way. His words are seeds that produce Life, and they will produce everlasting life in everyone who receives all His words (now and forever). This is the foundation of the Great Communicator. There is no one else who can make these claims or has the power to accomplish what He says.
Jesus and His Father always communicated with each other and Jesus sometimes shared it with the people, especially His disciples. Sometimes to no avail it seemed, but eventually they would all understand (just like us). However, sometimes Jesus actions spoke louder than His words. Like when He washed the disciple's feet, or stood silent before His accusers, or hung on a cross for our sins.
Jesus often told his disciples secrets (Mt. 6:31-34) He also said that He would send the Holy Spirit to teach them after He was gone (John 14:16,26) and that His Spirit would guide them into all truth (John 16:13). God desires to speak to all His disciples, sons and daughters and share with them His heart and plans for them. His voice and the Bible are still communicating to those who believe.
The scripture also says. "That God does nothing without first revealing it to His prophets." (Amos 3:7) God is still in the communicating business. And lately He has been talking to us about restoration, dreams, new beginnings, Kingdom authority, the power of words, the supernatural, miracle and abiding in Him.
The Father wants to help anyone who is willing to listen. The Scripture says, if any man lacks wisdom let him ask of God who give generously, when done in faith (James 1:5-6). God doesn't usually help, if we don't ask, believe and surrender to His will. Jesus said:
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and does them, they may be compared to a wise man who build his house upon a rock..." (Mt.7:24) Jesus Christ is that Rock and the Greatest Communicator. Amen!
