Jesus said:
Matthew 11:29 (NIV)
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
When I think of the King of kings and Lord of lords, gentle isn’t the first word that comes to mind. And yet, Jesus used it to describe Himself. Thus I stop and think: when and how was Jesus gentle?
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- Healing the sick, with quiet words and a kind touch
- Blessing the children
- Teaching and re-teaching His disciples
(they often failed to get it the first time) - Teaching and re-teaching me
(when I don’t get it the 1st, 3rd or 23rd time)
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Good morning, Lord. Thank You for the quiet nudge, the subtle push, the gentle touch to tell me I’m on the wrong path, following bad advice or a faulty train of thought. You are so patient with me. Rarely do You smack me harshly — even then, I know, it’s not to show me who’s boss. Sometimes I’m distracted, forgetful, or rebellious. You get my attention for my own good, and I’m grateful.
