Luke 2:46

46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

I garnered some insight from the podcasts I have been listening to lately, and while they can be very convicting, they also spark some good thought. One topic that really struck my interest was that of listening. It’s not that I have ignored this aspect of myself, but I certainly have done little to strengthen myself in this area. I realize I am not a very strong verbal communicator, and some of my recent self analysis has been in regard to that. I would like to improve in this area, and I think it is critical that I do improve.

I came across today’s verse and thought that it represents where I am and where I need to go. Where I am because my verbal communication is like that of a child, not very strong, always interrupting others, and jumping to conclusions before I hear the complete thought. Where I want to go because I need to stop listen and ask questions. I formulate opinions and conclusions based on what I hear without asking questions; I don’t even think to ask questions. I need to analyze what I hear, but I also need to question for additional information and then listen to the information, just as Jesus in this verse.