Communication Reveals the Glory of God

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Communicating Reveals the Heart of God

Judges 11:12-28 shows us Jephthah's first action was to send messengers to the king of Ammon asking him to explain why he was doing what he was doing. The king responded by saying Israel has stolen the land 300 years prior. Jephthah then gives it to him straight. He tells him they had not stolen the land they had captured it which the Lord helped them do. And then he questions why they waited 300 years and brings it back to the reality that he is fighting against the Lord. Diplomacy failed and Jephthah prepares for battle.

He went to great lengths to communicate. That reminds me of God. He's such a gentle truth speaker. But yet doesn't get walked all over. He was continually telling the Israelites to turn to Him and forsake other gods but when they wouldn't budge, what was required was disciplinary action. 

Communicating displays God's heart and character to the people around us. When we get to the bottom of things without assuming and ask questions. When we share our thoughts, feelings, wants and actions it clears away misconceptions and makes a way for truth. 

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