{"id":18676,"date":"2014-03-26T00:20:50","date_gmt":"2014-03-26T04:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=18676"},"modified":"2014-03-25T22:36:47","modified_gmt":"2014-03-26T02:36:47","slug":"18676","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2014\/03\/26\/18676\/","title":{"rendered":"Jesus’ Example of Meekness"},"content":{"rendered":"

We have now entered the season of Lent. For many Christians, Lent is taken as a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter where God miraculously redeemed mankind by resurrecting His Son from the dead. It is also a time to consider what Jesus said and did; and how we should be living in light of His Words. \u271e \u2665
\nDuring this season, here on the Seeking Him devotional blog, we have chosen to focus our devotionals on Jesus\u2019 instructions and admonition communicated in Matthew chapter 5\u2014the Beatitudes. Jesus said, \u201cBlessed are\u2026\u201d and He went on to give instruction as to how to be \u201cblessed.\u201d To be \u2018blessed\u2019 is to \u2018be happy, or to be envied.\u2019 Truly for the Christian, we ARE blessed\u2014oh, how very blessed we are! Those who observe our lives should clearly be able to tell that we ARE blessed\u2014and that we KNOW it! \u271e \u2665
\nPlease consider Jesus\u2019 instructions along with us. We pray that our words will encourage you and spur you on to be prepare your hearts for the joyous celebration of His Resurrection! \u271e \u2665<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.<\/span><\/strong>
\n Matthew 5:5<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

What a wonderful statement for us to follow! \u00a0When we first hear the word meek<\/em><\/span>, we think of someone who is picked\u00a0on…someone who is a victim. \u00a0But meekness does not mean that at all. \u00a0When I think of someone who is meek I think of someone who wants or desires to serve God and others. \u00a0It does not mean you are a doormat; rather someone who, if pushed, can take care of themselves. \u00a0The meek have a way about them, a way of reproving you, correcting you, teaching you with gentleness. When you are in their presence you feel safe and accepted.<\/p>\n

Jesus is the perfect example of meekness in action. \u00a0His way\u00a0was to teach and to be humble in whatever He strove to do. \u00a0He did become angry, but rightly so. \u00a0He had to drive away those who would cheapen His Father’s house (as described in Matthew 21:11-13).<\/p>\n

The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
\nJesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there.
\nHe overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.
\n“It is written,” He said to them, “\u2018My House will be called a house of prayer,\u2019
\nbut you are making it \u2018a den of robbers.\u2019”<\/p>\n

I would imagine God was very pleased with His Son being zealous for the people and reminding them of what is holy and acceptable activity in the Temple. It definitely was not stealing from others.<\/p>\n

Another description of Jesus’ meekness and obedience to His Father is found in Matthew 26:47-52:<\/p>\n

While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived.
\nWith him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs,
\nsent from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
\nNow the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: \u201cThe one I kiss is the man; arrest him.\u201d
\nGoing at once to Jesus, Judas said, \u201cGreetings, Rabbi!\u201d and kissed him.
\nJesus replied, \u201cDo what you came for, friend.\u201d Then the men stepped forward,
\nseized Jesus and arrested him.
\nWith that, one of Jesus\u2019 companions reached for his sword, drew it out
\nand struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
\n\u201cPut your sword back in its place,\u201d Jesus said to him,
\n\u201cfor all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
\nDo you think I cannot call on my Father, and He will at once
\nput at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
\nBut how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?\u201d<\/p>\n

Jesus reminds us here that there is a time and a place to protect yourself from injustice. \u00a0Jesus knew what the outcome was going to be. \u00a0He chose to obey what had been determined\u00a0from the beginning of time—before the temple, the people—even the world was formed\u00a0and breathed into existence.<\/p>\n

Let us do our best this week to wait on God. \u00a0Let Him speak to us through the Holy Spirit and follow Christ’s example in listening and waiting. \u00a0This can be\u00a0down at home, at work, and at our place of worship. \u00a0Wherever you serve or work, let us practice meekness. \u00a0When that irritating person comes into our cubicle, let us relax and really listen to what that person is saying. When your child whines to you, stop and listen. When you husband calls to see how you are doing, don’t assume it is to complain or criticize; praise him on how he is doing as a father to\u00a0your children\u00a0and as husband to you. \u00a0Practice meekness. \u00a0You will be blessed.<\/p>\n

\u00a0* ~\u00a0\u2665\u00a0~\u00a0\u271e<\/strong>\u00a0~\u00a0\u2665~ *<\/span><\/p>\n

Father, thank You for giving us an example of meekness that we can follow everyday. \u00a0Help us to slow down and know that You are God. \u00a0As we go through the remaining weeks before Easter, let our thoughts be about You and Your sacrifice for us on the Cross. \u00a0We thank You, Father, for we know You are worthy! \u00a0We pray in Jesus’ Name, Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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