SCRIPTURE: 2Corinthians (NIV) 10:1 By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you— I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” when away!
OBSERVATION: In this verse are two interesting and very desirable characteristics of God, especially as God interacts with man: meekness and gentleness. Here is how I see these two characteristics being expressed in the amazing relationship between me and God.
Meekness has to do with my approaching God. His power is under the control of His love. He is approachable because I do not need to fear being crushed by His awesome power and glory. He is so big and yet He touches me without destroying me. He is careful about my being. He is meek; I can come close to Him without fear of being destroyed.
Gentleness has to do with God approaching me. Gentleness is power under control. He knows my limitations and gently draws me to him. He gently leads and guides me. His conviction warns me that I am headed down the wrong path. He is patient and quick to forgive. He is careful about my feelings. During life’s storms, He shelters me. His Word gives comfort and strength.
APPLICATION: If man was designing a god, surely, we would want him to be meek and gently. But God is not meek and gentle because we made him that way, nor because man made a law that a god should be that way. God is meek and gently because that is just the way HE is. It is His nature in dealing with sinful men who repent and make Him their LORD…in dealing with His children!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank you for being approachable! Thank you for approaching me in tenderness and kindness. Make me more like you! May I be meek and approachable. And may I reach out to others in a gentle way. Amen
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