Now the man Moses was the very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth. Numbers 12:3
Patience and gentleness under wrong were not characteristics prized by the heathen or by the Jews. The statement made by Moses under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, that he was the meekest man upon the earth, would not have been regarded by the people of his time as a commendation; it would rather have excited pity or contempt. But Jesus places meekness among the first qualifications for His kingdom. In His own life and character the divine beauty of this precious grace is revealed.
Jesus the brightness of the Father's glory, thought "it not a thing to be grasped with to be on an equality with God, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant" (Philippians 2:6, 7, R.V., margin). Through all the lowly experiences of life He consented to pass, walking among the children of men, not as a king, to demand homage, but as one whose mission it was to serve others. There was in His manner no taint of bigotry, no cold austerity. The world's Redeemer had a greater than angelic nature, yet united with His divine majesty were meekness and humility that attracted all to Himself.
Jesus emptied Himself, and in all that He did, self did not appear. He subordinated all things to the will of His Father." (Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 14)
Reflection: Jesus bids us, "Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart." "If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself." (Matthew 11:29, Matthew 16:24)
Patience and gentleness under wrong were not characteristics prized by the heathen or by the Jews. The statement made by Moses under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, that he was the meekest man upon the earth, would not have been regarded by the people of his time as a commendation; it would rather have excited pity or contempt. But Jesus places meekness among the first qualifications for His kingdom. In His own life and character the divine beauty of this precious grace is revealed.
Jesus the brightness of the Father's glory, thought "it not a thing to be grasped with to be on an equality with God, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant" (Philippians 2:6, 7, R.V., margin). Through all the lowly experiences of life He consented to pass, walking among the children of men, not as a king, to demand homage, but as one whose mission it was to serve others. There was in His manner no taint of bigotry, no cold austerity. The world's Redeemer had a greater than angelic nature, yet united with His divine majesty were meekness and humility that attracted all to Himself.
Jesus emptied Himself, and in all that He did, self did not appear. He subordinated all things to the will of His Father." (Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 14)
Reflection: Jesus bids us, "Learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart." "If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself." (Matthew 11:29, Matthew 16:24)
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