We’ve already looked how Jesus actively listened to those He served. Why? — Because it matters. It was just one more way He showed people God’s heart toward them. He not only communicated with His words but also by listening.
Because of What Christ-like Listening Communicates, To Listen Matters
When we actively listen as Jesus did, we too will communicate the heart of God who deeply cares about each individual (Lk. 15).
The following acrostic, using the word LISTEN, helps us better understand what Christ-like listening communicates which is why to listen matters so much.
L – Love
I – Interest
S – Sensitivity
T – Two-Way Communication
E – Empathy
N – Nurture
You’ll find this acrostic in the Christ-like Communication Guide for Church Leaders with a brief explanation of how each word demonstrates that Christ-like listening matters.
All Posts about Listening Skills:
- Start by Listening to God
- Getting Others On Board Starts by Listening
- Listening, A Core Element of Body Life
- Why We Start by Listening to the Lord
- Why Listen to Others
- Jesus Actively Listened
- Christ-like Listening Communicates
- If Listening Doesn’t Come Naturally
- Is Listening One of Your Weaknesses?
- Listening Enhanced with the Help of the Holy Spirit
- Praying According to God’s Will Begins & Ends with Listening
- Want Someone to Listen?
- Scripture Equips Us to Listen
- Doing Everything in His Name Makes Us Better Listeners