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Study #51: LAMED

Study #51: LAMED

LAMED: THE GOAD OF DISCIPLESHIP: ( PART 7)

THE 5 BLESSINGS OF THE ONE NEW MAN IN CHRIST ( PART 7 )

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: MEEKNESS ( GENTLENESS )

In our study of the Fruit of the Spirit so far, we realise only a life yielded to the Holy Spirit will produce the divine qualities of Jesus’ character as evidenced in His life on earth.

To have this quality of life, we are exhorted to be continually “filled with the Spirit” ( Ephesians 5:18 ).

Today we shall focus on the spiritual fruit of MEEKNESS – which is “strength under control”.

It is not the MEEKNESS as defined by the world as “spineless and timid”. But Biblical MEEKNESS/GENTLENESS is not weakness. For it has inherent power, e.g. Proverbs 15:1 informs us ” A gentle answer turns away wrath “.

MEEKNESS/ GENTLENESS is more akin to harnessing the forces of a river to generate great power. Or taming a wild horse to restrain and direct its energies for the purposes of its master.

The Bible gives us many godly examples of MEEKNESS:

  1. Moses was described by God as the meekest man on earth for His life was fully surrendered to God to achieve God’s purposes for His people Israel ( Numbers 12:3 ).
  2. Peter and Paul were both apostles known for their impulsive and short-tempered natures. But their drive, spirit and power were tamed to be extraordinary witnesses and martyrs of the gospel.
  3. Jesus said of Himself: ” I am meek and lowly in heart and you shall find rest unto your souls” ( Matthew 11:29 ).
  4. The promises of the inheritance of the kingdom of God belong to the meek ( Psalm 147:6; 149:4; Matthew 5:5; Ephesians 4:2 ).
  5. We are encouraged to walk in MEEKNESS in all situations with all men ( 1 Timothy 6:11; Titus 3:2 ).

Abba Father, the attitude of humility generates MEEKNESS. As we humble ourselves under Your mighty hand and yield our wills to submit to Your plans and purposes for our lives, a new life of MEEKNESS will be evident in us liberated from self-drive and self-will. Help us to rest from our own fleshly and selfish works and surrender to Yours for the extension of Your kingdom. Cultivate in us lowliness of mind and heart that we may walk in Your ways and not be led astray. Such MEEKNESS of spirit will give us a teachable heart and enable us to  receive Your instruction and follow after its truth.

James 1:21

“Receive with MEEKNESS the engrafted word which is able to save your souls”

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