01-26-2019, 03:21 PM
*THE LIVING WATER*
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE*
*Saturday, January 26, 2019*
*TOPIC: BIBLICAL GENTLENESS IN DISPLAY*
*Read: Galatians 6:1-5*
*MEMORISE: _Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted_ (Galatians 6:1).*
*EXPOSITION*
The word, gentleness, has taken on negative connotations in our society today. For many people, it suggests one who is spineless and spiritless, one who lacks strength and virility.
Gentleness, according to the Bible, is a disposition that is even-tempered, tranquil balanced in Spirit, unpretentious, and that has the passions under control. It is a character quality that is equitable, reasonable, forbearing, moderate, fair and considerate.
Gentleness is power and strength under control. Is your own strength under control? It involves courtesy and consideration in one’s dealing with others. Gentleness also means carefulness in our approaches to others. By nature, we are children of wrath, but when God lays His hands upon us, He tames us, takes away our harshness and gives us gentle nature.
The quality of gentleness is one of the Kingdom characters we need to influence our society to draw people of the world into the fold *(2 Tim. 2:24).* This includes true humility that does not consider itself too good or too exalted for humble tasks. Jesus is the perfect role model for us to study and learn from, especially with how He coped with people while He was here on the planet earth. His actions and behaviours towards others should be a major study for us. When He was in serious agony of the cross, He was still praying for His enemies *(Luke 23:34).* A gentle word or a gentle touch from a particular Christian can really open up door for other persons to receive Jesus and His healing and deliverance power into their lives *(Titus 3:1-2).*
We cannot but come into situations that bring conflicts with people in our daily lives. Naturally, it is easy for us to react with violence or anger especially if we feel insecure in our positions. But when we trust the Holy Spirit to help us, we can be gentle, whatever conflicts may arise. We cannot counterfeit true gentleness. It is the fruit of the Holy Spirit *_(Gal. 5:22)._* Once you really start walking in the Holy Spirit with His divine qualities operating and flowing through you, you will really be able to feel and sense when you should handle a certain person or situation with more of a touch of gentleness than with any kind of stern rebuke or condemnation.
*PRAYER POINTS*
*1.* Open my heart to the move of the Holy Spirit to possess the quality of gentleness in Jesus’ name.
*2.* As from today, help me Lord to put my power and strength under control.
*3.* Lord, help all true Christians to know how to display gentleness among unbelievers where we serve as the light and the salt.
*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:* Exodus 3:21 – 6:8; Matthew 16:23 – 17:16
GOOD MORNING AND DO HAVE A BLESSED AND GLORIOUS WEEKEND.
JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK VERY SOON, BE READY
*DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE*
*Saturday, January 26, 2019*
*TOPIC: BIBLICAL GENTLENESS IN DISPLAY*
*Read: Galatians 6:1-5*
*MEMORISE: _Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted_ (Galatians 6:1).*
*EXPOSITION*
The word, gentleness, has taken on negative connotations in our society today. For many people, it suggests one who is spineless and spiritless, one who lacks strength and virility.
Gentleness, according to the Bible, is a disposition that is even-tempered, tranquil balanced in Spirit, unpretentious, and that has the passions under control. It is a character quality that is equitable, reasonable, forbearing, moderate, fair and considerate.
Gentleness is power and strength under control. Is your own strength under control? It involves courtesy and consideration in one’s dealing with others. Gentleness also means carefulness in our approaches to others. By nature, we are children of wrath, but when God lays His hands upon us, He tames us, takes away our harshness and gives us gentle nature.
The quality of gentleness is one of the Kingdom characters we need to influence our society to draw people of the world into the fold *(2 Tim. 2:24).* This includes true humility that does not consider itself too good or too exalted for humble tasks. Jesus is the perfect role model for us to study and learn from, especially with how He coped with people while He was here on the planet earth. His actions and behaviours towards others should be a major study for us. When He was in serious agony of the cross, He was still praying for His enemies *(Luke 23:34).* A gentle word or a gentle touch from a particular Christian can really open up door for other persons to receive Jesus and His healing and deliverance power into their lives *(Titus 3:1-2).*
We cannot but come into situations that bring conflicts with people in our daily lives. Naturally, it is easy for us to react with violence or anger especially if we feel insecure in our positions. But when we trust the Holy Spirit to help us, we can be gentle, whatever conflicts may arise. We cannot counterfeit true gentleness. It is the fruit of the Holy Spirit *_(Gal. 5:22)._* Once you really start walking in the Holy Spirit with His divine qualities operating and flowing through you, you will really be able to feel and sense when you should handle a certain person or situation with more of a touch of gentleness than with any kind of stern rebuke or condemnation.
*PRAYER POINTS*
*1.* Open my heart to the move of the Holy Spirit to possess the quality of gentleness in Jesus’ name.
*2.* As from today, help me Lord to put my power and strength under control.
*3.* Lord, help all true Christians to know how to display gentleness among unbelievers where we serve as the light and the salt.
*EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:* Exodus 3:21 – 6:8; Matthew 16:23 – 17:16
GOOD MORNING AND DO HAVE A BLESSED AND GLORIOUS WEEKEND.
JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK VERY SOON, BE READY