The Spirit of Gentleness
What happened to that pure and simple heart of serving? That in every small little things I do or say, it is to put a smile on His face?
Was reminded of what Jason Wong had shared during the camp. how he humbled himself to serve.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Gentleness, also translated “meekness,” does not mean weakness. Rather, it involves humility and thankfulness toward God, and polite, restrained behavior toward others. The opposites of gentleness are anger, a desire for revenge, and self-aggrandizement.
It takes a strong person to be truly gentle.
“And with his hard, rough hand he wipes / A tear out of his eyes.” This is gentleness. Might restrained. Humility and grace.
When we are filled with the Spirit’s fruit of gentleness, we will correct others with easiness instead of arguing in resentment and anger, knowing that their salvation is far more important than our pride (2 tim 2:24-25) We will forgive readily, because any offense toward us is nothing compared to our offenses against God, the offenses He's already forgiven (mat 18:23-35). Competition and sectarianism will disappear, as the goal becomes less about ourselves and more about preaching the gospel.
“Jesus must become greater; I must become less”
John 3:30
Let me be more aware of your presence. You are truly with me, and your spirit is in me. Let this be a revelation for myself, that my love may abound more and more in knowledge and profound insight, so that I can discern what is best, that I may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ
Your child.
Was reminded of what Jason Wong had shared during the camp. how he humbled himself to serve.
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Gentleness, also translated “meekness,” does not mean weakness. Rather, it involves humility and thankfulness toward God, and polite, restrained behavior toward others. The opposites of gentleness are anger, a desire for revenge, and self-aggrandizement.
It takes a strong person to be truly gentle.
“And with his hard, rough hand he wipes / A tear out of his eyes.” This is gentleness. Might restrained. Humility and grace.
When we are filled with the Spirit’s fruit of gentleness, we will correct others with easiness instead of arguing in resentment and anger, knowing that their salvation is far more important than our pride (2 tim 2:24-25) We will forgive readily, because any offense toward us is nothing compared to our offenses against God, the offenses He's already forgiven (mat 18:23-35). Competition and sectarianism will disappear, as the goal becomes less about ourselves and more about preaching the gospel.
“Jesus must become greater; I must become less”
John 3:30
Let me be more aware of your presence. You are truly with me, and your spirit is in me. Let this be a revelation for myself, that my love may abound more and more in knowledge and profound insight, so that I can discern what is best, that I may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ
Your child.
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