Jesus communicated to the masses yet still found time for the individual. Read through the Gospels and you will find the following aspects of Christ-like communication:
awareness
available
approachable
attentive
authentic
adaptable
applicational
Jesus spoke to crowds of at least 4,000 to 5,000. Between his speaking schedule, training of the Twelve, healing and miracles, Jesus was one busy person. He was on a mission, clear on His purpose. Yet, He was not so busy or so intent on meeting His agenda that He didn’t have time to communicate with individuals as well as the masses.
Jesus always found time to get away alone to be with the Father.
Jesus stopped to minister to individuals though surrounded by crowds of people.
- He was available to answer His disciples’ questions and clarify matters for them.
- He was available to an individual who touched Him amidst an entourage of people traveling with Him.
- He was available to talk with someone calling out to Him for mercy while walking along the road with a crowd of people.
Jesus’ teaching emphasized the value He placed on taking time for the individual. Think about the parables of the single lost sheep, the one lost coin, and a wayward son.
In addition to the content on this page, the Christ-like Communication Guide for Church Leaders considers implications of this specific aspect for leaders.