Meek Doesn’t = Weak

The Jews who lived in Jesus’ day had been eagerly anticipating the Messiah as the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy of “the Spirit of the Sovereign LORD.”

But none of them anticipated the Messiah would be a humble and meek person. Meekness wasn’t a common trait found in a powerful leader. Nor is it the first word you might use to characterize a professional athlete who relies on strength, speed, toughness, confidence, and—at times—cockiness to be able to excel.

And yet meekness is the very character trait that we all should have.

Meek people realize their position before God and gladly live it out before their fellow human beings. They do not look down on themselves, but they do not think too highly of themselves either. Their focus remains on God. They know their gifts and abilities come from God. They remember that where they want to be is standing before a Holy God, available to Him, allowing Him to flow and work through them for His glory, not for self or societal adulation. They don’t carry a microphone around with them to tell others of their deeds.

The spirit of meekness before God is found in the Spirit of Christ, who gave His life as a sacrifice for you and for me. Clearly, the meekness Jesus displays is not weakness, but a strength to aspire to make our own.

His Promises

God blesses those who are humble,

for they will inherit the whole earth.

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will life you up in honor.

He leads the humble in what is right,

and teaches the humble his way.