The Blessedness of Jesus’ Meekness

 

     Meekness is an oft misunderstood virtue.  Its best definition is “power under control”.  It is like a powerful medicine with tremendous potential to heal when used properly.  It is like a powerful horse with tremendous potential to labor when its strength is harnessed and focused.

      Jesus ever possessed the power to summon thousands of angels (Matthew 26:54); yet He was so meek that a woman caught in the very act of adultery was rebuked for her sin but not stoned by the One who was without sin (John 8:1-11).

     A Samaritan woman who had had five husbands and was currently living in an adulterous marriage was not offended by the “man who told me all the things that I ever did”; instead, she wanted everyone in the city of Sychar to “come, see Him” (John 4:29).

     As Isaiah prophesied, “A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench” (Matthew 12:20).  What power under control!  Therefore, He invites: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30).

     Oh, the blessedness of Jesus’ meekness.

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