So last week in the midst of marches and protests and social media vitriol, I heard the Lord speak to me clearly. I didn’t hear Him as I watched FOX News or CNN. Nor did He say a word as I scrolled through the barrage of news media tweets on my phone. He was…
To cultivate the fruit of gentleness, one must surrender personal rights. Β Β The meek wholeheartedly offer themselves to an awesome God in reverence.Β I love how Pastor Chuck Smith explains it: “The word meek can probably best be defined by putting a hyphen in the middle of it: me-ek. It is again looking at myself…
Sow gentleness. Meekness is strength under the control of the Holy Spirit.Β A gentle person exercises personal power without abuse.Β This fruit is infused with grace.Β One who is gentle has received grace and understands the importance of humbly extending it to others.Β Meekness requires a submissive spirit that trusts that God is good. When…