There is often a roadblock between someone sending the message of Christ’s love and someone receiving that message.

At times it is because of the human heart of the recipient. At other times, I believe, it is in part due to the person or persons doing the delivery of the message. Communication delivery is done through the form of words, actions, or non-verbal communication (i.e. what is perceived communication, which can sometimes be the most dangerous). I grieve that Christians delay the process of men and women, boys and girls finding the truth of Jesus - because of our poor delivery of the message. 

I do believe that part of the reason Believers have found such great backlash in the marketplace is due to bad communication.

We have delivered a verbal message that has: 

• Not been reflected in our actions, therefore, it appears we lack integrity
• Not been translated appropriately to the culture we want to reach

Our lack of understanding of good communication has in turn put up roadblocks for us to make inroads into the culture and it has hurt our efforts. But it can definitely be improved. 

We need to observe and explore,

• How do people perceive our messages, as individuals, as a ministry, as a business?
• What messages are people picking up from how we handle ourselves in conflicts, or interactions, online or in-person? 
• Where is there a disconnect between what I intend, when I communicate, and how people receive the message? 
• Does what I communicate through verbal and non-verbal reflect the heart of the King? 
• Do my words reflect my actions and vice versa? 
• Am I speaking (or living) in a way that the culture I want to reach understands?
• Does my message bring condemnation and judgment with no redemption, or does it speak the truth with grace and strength and suggest ways for resolution? 

These questions to consider are just the tip of the iceberg. The message of Christianity can stand on its own two feet: it should never be watered down no matter who we are speaking to about the message. But how we deliver it, when we deliver it can make all the difference.
 

Last night, I was reviewing some scriptures, and this verse brought back some concepts already stewing in my heart, 

Matthew 5:43-45, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” 

There is lots of angst right now with Governors and Mayors who are putting a clampdown on Churches reopening, or hampering freedoms all in the guise of “protection.” As someone who has worked in politics, I know there are many good men and women on the inside (despite what you may believe) but I am not here to make the case on whether their governing decisions are justified or not. I am here to ask the following question. ​