Oct 17 Devotion: Blessed Are The Meek

Blessed are the Meek

Matthew 5:1-10: “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

The fruit of the spirit is “Meekness”

I Timothy 6:11 – Follow after Meekness

Colossians 3:12 – Put on Meekness

Meekness is associated with Greatness

Blessed are the Meek

1. Meekness is receptive to God’s Grace-

                  James 1:21 – Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls

1. Meekness is receptive of the guidance of God-

                  Psalm 25:9 – The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way

1. Meekness is associated with Gentleness –

                  Titus 3:2 – To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

1. Meekness carries the quality of Forgiveness –

                  Colossians 3: 12-13 – 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

1. Meekness is attractive with Beauty –

                   Psalm 149:4 – For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

1. Meekness is associated with Happiness –

                   Matthew 5:5 – Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed means – Happy Happy Happy

-Bro. Mike Goodson