In the book of Genesis, chapter 11, a tower in Babel rose because the people spoke a common language and decided to build a great project together. They took advantage of the unity towards good and would have attained the greatest of heights.
But then other language got in the way. They couldn't understand each other and scattered, going their own way.
Communication is one of the hardest things we do - even if we speak the same language! Listening, thinking, questions, patience, repetition all play a part in creating this symphony we call life & living together.
When someone leaves info out, or another bears a grudge, or one person doesn't actually understand or agree to what's been said? Well, we all know what dissonant frequencies sound like, out of rhythm and tune, and it's just not pleasant.
The most beautiful pieces of art were not typically created by luck, but instead by dedication, practice, and willingness to learn more, knowing nothing is ever perfect and never necessarily finished.
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The book of Acts is filled with lessons of working to (or miraculous) communication:
1) Acts 2:4-12 set up Peter's life-changing talk in verses 14-42.
2) Acts 8:26-39 is where Philip listens to, notices the Samaritan eunech's scroll (from Isaiah 53:7-8), and let's him choose how he wants to change his life and follow God.
3) Acts 10:9-48 is where Peter, a Jewish man, meets and finds common ground (and isn't hindered solely by what he thinks he knows) with a Roman centurion (aka a "Gentile" - these guys weren't big fans of each other) whose world & his whole family are transformed by Peter's communication.
Etc., etc., etc.
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