The Same Wavelength

When we say someone is not on the same "wavelength," we mean their thinking is different than ours. They do not share our ideas or opinions. Depending upon the nature of one's thoughts, the consequences of not being on the same wavelength can range anywhere from petty to serious. When I was 13 years-old, not being on the same wavelength with my teacher resulted in me being suspended from school on several occasions.

One of the challenges we face in trying to know God is our inability to understand His thoughts. Through Isaiah God says, 

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts." (Isaiah 55:8, 9).

Fortunately, in this context, not being on the same wavelength is a positive thing. Though our views of God are often negative and restrictive, His continues to esteem us with hope.

^{" '}For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope' " (Jeremiah 29:11).

We can be thankful that God's thoughts are not ours and that He truly is on a different wavelength!

Prescription: Look up the word, "opinionated" in a dictionary and write down the definition. Is it OK to be opinionated? Can we have opinions without being offensive and critical of others?

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