HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF SOMEONE DESCRIBED YOU AS MEEK?

SCRIPTURE:
“Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.” 
(Matthew 5:5)

MEDITATION:
In His typical fashion, 
Jesus said something that was revolutionary and probably shocking 
to those whose lives were being governed by the way of the world.

The world would have us to believe things like:
“Blessed are the clever and boisterous, 
for they shall receive the admiration others”.
“Blessed are the aggressive, for they shall receive a successful career”.
“Blessed are the rich, for they shall receive a world of friends 
and a house full of material possessions”.

Jesus in His awareness of human nature 
knew that people ultimately want to live the best life they can live.
He recognized this human desire and used it when He equated meekness 
with getting the best we can get, and being the best we can be.

Jesus knew that both meekness and humbleness are gifts from God.
We weren’t given those gifts to admire, but to put to use.
He was telling the world that if we want to find the key to happiness, 
and if we want to enjoy living as it should be enjoyed, 
then we need to learn to be meek.

What exactly does it mean to be meek?
The dictionary equates it to a quiet and gentle attitude.
It doesn’t mean that we sit alone, seldom speak, 
and allow others to take advantage of us.
It means that we have the wisdom to know when to speak, 
and when to ‘let it go’.
There are some things that cross our path that we may not like, 
but we are wise enough to know when we should avoid making it an issue.

From my years of working in the corporate environment, 
I can speak from experience that much more can be accomplished 
through gentle words and approaches, than with vehement arguments.
In fact, if you are a manager, never forget to treat your staff members 
the way you would like to be treated – it works.
It creates a much more pleasant working environment where each person feels
that he or she is an important part of a positive team that is ready to help each other.
It is no surprise that Jesus said, 
“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31)

The worldly standards would have us to believe 
that being meek means being weak.
The truth is, it is quite the opposite.
It takes a strong person to exhibit meekness and humbleness.
It takes someone 
who is comfortable in their own skin and their relationship with the Lord.
It is a characteristic of someone who has a gentle strength.

ACTION:
Have you bought into the world approach to happiness?
If so, how is it working out for you?
Doesn’t it make sense that the Creator 
knows what brings happiness to His creations?
If we are told that being meek and humble is the key, 
then we should not only believe it, 
but also strive to develop those characteristics.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for providing so much information in Your 
Word, including a roadmap to happiness and joyous living. Forgive me for 
not accepting Your instructions as truth. Teach me how to follow the 
guidelines for happiness that Your Word has provided. Help me truly 
reflect the meekness and humility of Jesus in my own life.”