Clarity in communication comes naturally for some, but for others, it is difficult. Politicians seem to struggle with both clarity and truth-telling. It is an occupational hazard. However, they do have the ability to bloviate and obfuscate.
The Lord does not engage in these rhetorical deficiencies. When God speaks, He is clear and truthful, often using a variety of methods to communicate.
In the Old Testament we see the impositional approach through the Torah, the Law. With the Prophets, He used the informational approach. Finally, He added the inspirational approach, evidenced by signs, wonders, and miracles. But in these last days, He has used the incarnational approach, speaking through His Son. (Hebrews 1:1-3)
Christians are also to be, in a sense, the incarnational expression of God to a lost and dying world. The Apostle John writes “No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another God abides in us and His love is perfected in us.” (I John 4:12)
I wonder if when we love, we clarify and magnify God to the world. Remember what Jesus said: “They will know you are My disciples if you love one another.”
Quintilian reminds us, “The goal of writing is not that you may be understood, but that you may not be misunderstood.”
The goal of living is to know Christ and make Him known. Do people misunderstand what your life is all about?
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Until He comes for us, Fred | 