The Meekness Misunderstanding

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Matthew 5:5 (NKJV) “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Numbers 12:3 (NKJV) Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.

What It Is Speaking to Me

Meek. Rhymes with weak. It can make us think of someone quiet, timid, or easily pushed around. But Moses was called “very meek, above all men who were on the face of the earth,” and Moses certainly was not weak. He stood before Pharaoh. He led a massive group of people through the wilderness. He confronted sin, interceded for Israel, and climbed a mountain to meet with God. Moses had courage, conviction, and strength. Yet Scripture calls him meek. To quote a famous Spaniard "perhaps that word doesn't mean what you think it means."

Meekness is not cowardice. It is humility. It is anger and power submitted to God instead of used to hurt others. It is strength that does not have to prove itself.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek.” He was gentle and lowly in heart, but He was never passive about truth, sin, or the will of His Father. He certainly did NOT lack power.

God is calling us to meekness, not passivity. He is inviting us to trust in Him SO much, that we do not have to react out of pride, fear, or anger. We can be firm without being cruel or rude. We can speak truth without trying to crush someone. We can lead with courage and still remain humble. We can have the hard conversations, we can take a stand. And we can do it without pride, revenge, or the need to win.

The world often demonstrates that strength has to be loud. But God’s kind of strength is often steady, patient, and humble. It does not have to demand the last word.

What Is It Saying to You?

Where have you believed that gentleness means letting people walk over you?

How would controlled strength respond?

What Are We Going to Do About It?

Find a moment today to practice meekness.