Meekness

[Thompson, Darryl]

Meekness

     The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his
way. Ps. 25:9  

     Jesus loves the young. . . . He bids them learn of him meekness and
lowliness of heart. This precious grace is rarely seen in the youth of
the present day, even in those who profess to be Christians. Their own
ways seem right in their eyes. In accepting the name of Christ they do
not accept His character or submit to wear His yoke; therefore they know
nothing of the joy and peace to be found in His service.  

     Meekness is a precious grace, willing to suffer silently, willing
to endure trials. Meekness is patient and labors to be happy under all
circumstances. Meekness is always thankful and makes its own songs of
happiness, making melody in the heart of God. Meekness will suffer
disappointment and wrong and will not retaliate.  

     A meek and quiet spirit will not be ever looking out for happiness
for itself, but will seek for self-forgetfulness and find sweet content
and true satisfaction in making others happy.  

     It is not the seeking to climb to eminence that will make you great
in God's sight, but it is the humble life of goodness, of fidelity that
will make you the object of the heavenly angels' special guardianship.
The Pattern Man . . . lived nearly thirty years in an obscure Galilean
town, hidden away among the hills. All the angel host was at His
command, yet He did not claim to be anything great or exalted. . . . He
was a carpenter, working for wages, a servant to those for whom He
labored, showing that heaven may be very near to us in the common walks
of life, and that angels from the heavenly courts will take charge of
the steps of those who come and go at God's command. 


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     The perfect fruit of faith, meekness, and love often matures best
amid storm clouds and darkness. 

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