TOPIC: THE MEEK (16
January, 2020)
TEXT: Psalm 37:11
(KJV)
MEMORIZE: “Blessed
are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5
MESSAGE:
The word “meek”, within the context of our memory verse is
best described as strength under control. To be meek in this sense then means
to have power, yet decide not to use it just for the greater good. A meek
fellow is one that the world would easily call a fool or mumu in my local
parlance. A meek fellow is one whose toe you can step on yet still have him
apologise. Matthew 11:29 says:
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in
heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
From the above passage, we see that the yoke of Jesus Christ
is one of meekness. You cannot claim to be a true Christian without being meek.
If someone slaps you and you retaliate, check your Christianity. If someone
offends you and because of that, you decided not to relate with the fellow
again or withdraw some benefits from him, check your salvation.
Hard as it is to be meek in this generation, we must embody
it in our lifestyle. The good thing is that meekness has immense benefits
attached to it. The first benefit is that meek people are the ones who will
inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5). No
matter how much you cheat them now, they are coming back to be your landlord.
Secondly, God fights for the meek. The meek may look foolish because he has
refused to fight for himself, but God is watching. A classic example is Moses.
God fought for him, so much so that he was the one begging God to have mercy on
his enemies (Numbers 12:1-13).
Thirdly, the meek receives divine guidance from God (Psalm 25:9).
I know it may be difficult, especially with people taking
you for granted, but don’t stop being meek. Soon, you will be ruling over those
taking you for granted. If you stop being meek now, you would lose all the
benefits of your meekness just like Moses, who did not reach the Promised Land
because of one episode of anger.
ACTION POINT: God
fights for the meek
CREDIT: Open
Heavens Daily Devotional Lessons was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest
evangelical Churches in the world and also the President of Christ the
Redeemer's Ministries.
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