As you listen, reflect on what it means to surrender your will to God. Let the melody guide your heart into an attitude of meekness and submission to the Master.
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
— Matthew 5:5
In popular thinking the term meek implies weakness. The word Jesus used had a different meaning. His picture of meekness is that of a stallion that has been brought into subjection to its master. Whereas it once fought against any attempt to bring it under control, resisting direction with all its strength, now it yields its will to its master. The stallion has lost none of its strength or endurance; it has simply turned these over to the control of the master.
For the Christian, meekness requires submitting our will to the Master. Meekness is not submitting to everyone around us; it is taking our direction from God. Meekness means that we do not have to defend our rights, but we allow the Lord to defend us. Meekness means a life that is submissive to the Holy Spirit, giving Him the freedom to make any changes He knows are necessary. Meekness involves a self-control that comes from trusting God. Meekness demonstrates an attitude of long-suffering that allows God to deal with the injustices we face.
Jesus’ life was the paragon of meekness. He could have called upon legions of angels to remove Him from the cross, yet He allowed sinners to torture and kill Him. Although Jesus was by no means powerless to defend Himself, He chose to yield His life to the Father's will. He did this because He trusted the Father completely. When we doubt the Father, we tend to act in our own strength, rather than relying on His power. Jesus said that in relinquishing control over our lives to God, we will gain life in abundance!
From Experiencing God Daily Devotionals (c) 1998 by Henry Blackaby and Richard Blackaby
Practical Steps to Live By:
🌱 Pause Before Acting: In situations where you feel the urge to defend yourself or assert control, pause and pray. Ask God to guide your response and trust Him to handle the outcome.
🌱 Practice Humility in Relationships: Intentionally choose humility in your interactions today—listen more, speak gently, and prioritize others over yourself, trusting God to be your defender.
🌱 Surrender Daily: Begin each day with a prayer of surrender, offering every decision, action, and challenge to God’s control.
Meekness is not a sign of weakness but of strength submitted to God. Like a stallion under the control of its master, a meek Christian channels strength and trust into obedience and reliance on God. As you live meekly, you’ll find the freedom and abundant life that comes from trusting your Master completely.
I commit to living in meekness, surrendering my will to God and trusting Him to guide, defend, and empower me. I will rely on His strength rather than my own.
Father, thank You for the perfect example of meekness in Jesus. Teach me to surrender my will to You and to trust Your control over my life. Help me respond to challenges with patience and humility, relying on Your strength instead of my own. Guide me by Your Spirit and mold me into someone who reflects Christ in all I do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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