The Bible
Lexicon uses the synonyms for meek of humble, poor, lowly. Different Bible translations use gentle, humble or afflicted
for meek. Meekness
isn’t about being whiny and weak. It is strength under control, which gives up
personal rights and expectations to God. Moses may have started out meek in a
humble way when God called him to go back to Egypt and to rescue His people
from the Egyptian pharaoh and slavery. He was living the life of a shepherd and
apparently quietly content with his life, but God had a job for Moses to do. It
was a job that he thought would required him to speak eloquently. Moses hoped
that God wouldn’t use him if he wasn’t comfortable speaking…but God used him
anyway. The following verse from Psalms 25:9 give us insight into God’s ways
with the meek. The meek will He guide in
judgment: and the meek will He teach His way. KJV. It looks like God values
the meek and will guide and teach them. They are blessed folks. Do you consider
yourself to be meek? Is it a quality that you want to develop in yourself, your
children, or your grandchildren? Let God mold you and make you into the person
He wants you to be.
Training Tip – Search your own heart and see if you have any
meekness—any strength under control. Look at your children or grandchildren. Do
they have a meekness in their character? If so rate them on a scale of 1 to 5,
with 5 being the highest value. Talk to them about meekness and have them rate
themselves in this category.
Lord, give us insight to see You guiding us. Fill us
with Your wisdom and teach us to seek You and Your righteousness first.
Happy Anniversary! 41 years of love
and commitment.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.
© 2013 by Mickey M.
Hunacek. All rights reserved
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