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Exposition
Let your gentleness – Other translations of ‘gentleness’ are moderation, graciousness,
humility, considerate, forbearing spirit and fairness. All these behaviour
traits expected of a child of God are quite contrary to what happens anywhere
in the world. Greed and lust for power reigns supreme and the biblical injunction
for gentleness is nowhere to be seen. ‘I must protect my rights’ is the driving
force.
Be reminded that
gentleness is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit that should be evident in
your life. You are expected to bear with people and be patient as many times as
possible, treating people with kindness and respect no matter their station in
life.
be obvious to everyone – Jesus said in Matthew 5:16 that you should let your life light before
men that they may see your good works and glorify your father who is in heaven.
Your gentleness is not for your loved ones alone. ‘Everyone’ means all who are
in your sphere of influence, whether you know them or not. It includes unbelievers,
the poor and the rich, the weak and the strong.
‘Gentleness’ is not a hat to put on Sunday mornings
alone, it is meant to be who you are.
The Lord is near – This is a reminder
that our God is everywhere (omnipresent). You do not have a need to avenge
yourself . He is near you as He is your ever present help in times of trouble.
That harsh word or action is telling God, you’ve got this covered, He doesn’t
need to intervene.
No matter the hand
that is being dealt to you to test your resolve you can decide you will start
being gentle with the help of the Holy Spirit. Afterall Jesus Christ while here
on earth was gentle and you want to be like Him.
Prayer
Many people and many
situations try my patience. I ask for your help to start reacting with
gentleness at all times.
Let the words that I
speak come forth with gentleness. Let the rough edges in my character be
smoothened by you O Lord.
Help me overcome the
desire to react on the basis of past experiences. Rather let me react according
to what the Holy Spirit tells me.
Help me to remember
that You are nearby and you will also fight my battles in Jesus name I pray.
Amen
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