More on non-verbal communication

Various studies demonstrate that only a small fraction of communication occurs in the exact words we use. Maybe 85-90% of communication comes via tone of voice, gestures, touch, eye contact. Use this to teach so you create the best possible situation for God to change lives.

Let's consider what we know of Jesus.

His words, recorded for us in the Bible, have transformed millions of hearts. If Christ's "10%" communication can do this, imagine how powerful his presence must have been. Peter, suffering persecution, didn't just remember the words "I tell you, you are Peter (rock)". Peter remembered the tone of voice, the facial expression, perhaps the way Jesus gripped his shoulder, and the phenomenonal look into his eyes.

How can the Lord use your Christ-transformed, genuine-from-the-heart tone of voice, touch, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact?