Meekness is not a Weakness

In Him we have redemption by His blood,
the forgiveness of transgressions,
in accord with the richness of His grace that He lavished upon us.
In all wisdom and insight,
He has made known to us the mystery of His will
in accord with His favor that He set forth in Him
as a plan for the fullness of times,
to sum up all things in Christ,in heaven and on earth.
- Ephesians 1:7-10 -

My friend, Engie, just got back from his month long vacation to the Philippines. Our 'pasalubong' is a year-long supply of the daily bible reflections guide, Didache. I open the January guide and on the first page, in red letters, this word caught my attention : MEEKNESS. Meekness rhymes with weakness but one does not necessarily mean the other.

Meekness doesn't mean letting people step on you like a doormat. It is being like the door, open and welcoming so that you are understood.

Meekness is not allowing yourself to be trashed around, instead, it is by throwing that pride into the trash, you become more considerate.

Meekness is a collection of sensitive words that inspire, not a set of hurtful insults that provoke.

Meekness is the willingness to own a fault and be ready for change. It is not to cast blame and break relationships.

Everyday, we succumb to all sorts of things that bring out our weaknesses. And every moment that we give in to our weakness, we fail to show our love. If this was an ailment, God has provided for us the cure. Take it and share it. Accept and give FORGIVENESS.

- no Angel -