It has been said that the eyes are the window to the soul. Yet, we live in a society where we cannot see another's eyes or the love and concern in them since we choose to take advantage of texting, emails, and social media such as FaceBook to communicate with one another. Words are said that have no meaning, a cold and impersonal touch in an ever darkening world craving the love and concern in a human touch.
In an increasingly technological world, it's easier than ever before to communicate with one another. Yet we don't. It wasn't so long ago that neighbors actually visited each other to share news; remember time long gone; show concern, sympathy and love; and to break bread with one another. Family visited family. Christians visited the sick, elderly, and church family just to show their concern and love. Churches used to have nights set aside in which to witness the Gospel from door-to-door. Now, everyone sends a text, even when they have major news to share. A cold, impersonal text or email can never replace the love and concern shown when a person takes time from their day to visit someone, a token of love. Too often, texting leads to more miscommunication than communication. This miscommunication is the devil's playground. He loves the chaos and turmoil that can ensue when a text is used rather than sitting down and resolving any argument or ill-feelings face-to-face.
Imagine if this technology had been available in Jesus' time. Instead of flocking to see Him, people would send a text message asking for healing. They would never have received the touch of God needed in their life. They would never have seen with their eyes and believed in their heart. Christ could have given His sermons and parables via FaceBook or blogging. However, the key element in His ministry would have been lost: to love and serve one another as He did.
Jesus took time and showed His love for us all. He not only looks into eyes, but into hearts and souls. A text or email can never convey the warmth of a hug or the encouragement of a smile. While our intentions are good, we often do more harm by choosing to communicate in a text or an email. The coldness of technology and the devil's intervention can twist the meaning of words into malicious intent. In doing so, relationships can be severed, feelings are injured, and people have a general feeling that no one truly cares. Talk is cheap; words on a screen can never replace the personal touch that so many of us need. Sure, you can text “I love you,” but that text can never convey how much someone truly cares.
Christ laid down His life for us so that we could have eternal life. Can we truly live up to Christ's commandment to love one another as He loves us through a text?
From a Cracked Pot
Miscommunication