The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way (Ps. 25:9).
This promise includes guiding and teaching; but meekness, a willingness to be guided and taught, is necessary if these two blessings are to be ours. Moses had to endure many hardships before he learned meekness. Then not only was he led by God but he was able to lead others.
The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night not only went with the children of Israel but led them. But they had to be willing to be led before God worked this miracle for them. The star led the Wise Men to Christ, but they were willing to follow it.
To the extent that God's children are meek and teachable, to that extent will they be taught and guided. The proud learn little, for "pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall" (Prov. 16:18). Meekness is revealed in different ways. We read of the meekness of love (1 Cor. 13:5, 7), of wisdom (James 3:13), of teaching (2 Tim. 2:25), of self-restraint (Ex. 23:4-9; Prov. 6:32), of long forbearing (Prov. 25:15). We have the examples of Joseph, Moses, David, and above all, of Jesus, who when reviled, upbraided not, and when crucified, prayed for His murderers.
We may know many things--the arts and sciences; but if we would know God's way, we must become as little children, listening to and obeying His will.
A missionary in Jamaica, examining some schoolchildren, asked the question "Who are the meek?" One boy answered, "Those who give soft answers to rough questions." We might add, Those also who are willing to learn from the rough teachers that God sometimes uses to guide and educate His saints. But the reward at last will be great, for it is written, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth" (Matt. 5:5).
MEDITATION PRAYER: "Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works" (Ps. 119:27).
This promise includes guiding and teaching; but meekness, a willingness to be guided and taught, is necessary if these two blessings are to be ours. Moses had to endure many hardships before he learned meekness. Then not only was he led by God but he was able to lead others.
The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night not only went with the children of Israel but led them. But they had to be willing to be led before God worked this miracle for them. The star led the Wise Men to Christ, but they were willing to follow it.
To the extent that God's children are meek and teachable, to that extent will they be taught and guided. The proud learn little, for "pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall" (Prov. 16:18). Meekness is revealed in different ways. We read of the meekness of love (1 Cor. 13:5, 7), of wisdom (James 3:13), of teaching (2 Tim. 2:25), of self-restraint (Ex. 23:4-9; Prov. 6:32), of long forbearing (Prov. 25:15). We have the examples of Joseph, Moses, David, and above all, of Jesus, who when reviled, upbraided not, and when crucified, prayed for His murderers.
We may know many things--the arts and sciences; but if we would know God's way, we must become as little children, listening to and obeying His will.
A missionary in Jamaica, examining some schoolchildren, asked the question "Who are the meek?" One boy answered, "Those who give soft answers to rough questions." We might add, Those also who are willing to learn from the rough teachers that God sometimes uses to guide and educate His saints. But the reward at last will be great, for it is written, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth" (Matt. 5:5).
MEDITATION PRAYER: "Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works" (Ps. 119:27).
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