For much of my adult life, my days have been spent with children, mostly toddlers. Between raising my own, doing daycare, and then tending to my grandchildren, one might say I have had more conversations with toddlers than adults.
Most days it seemed like I was under observation, having to explain all I did, down to the littlest detail. It’s the way toddlers process life and learn. Actually, we all learn much the same way – observing, comparing, contrasting, and conversing.
Jesus did the same when engaging the crowds. He conversed using analogies the people would be able to relate to and easily understand. He shared occurrences in nature and behaviors to make a point the people would be able to grasp and remember.
He did not attempt to impress the crowds with His intelligence, concepts, and vocabulary. Jesus did not throw theological terms around, not even to the educated Scribes and Pharisees.
Paul, being well educated himself, also knew simple was better and prayed for God to give him the right words.
I hope you will join me at Woman to Woman Ministries HERE as we look at having the right words in daily conversations.
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