Today we a chugging right along with our FOTS Series. Hard to believe that we only have one more left after this (tear). I think we can all agree that we have been loving and learning from this series.
Let's get started...
Today we are talking about Gentleness
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word "gentle"? Perhaps it's a mother holding a baby? But let's think beyond that...God is the perfect example of gentleness. Think about how gentle He was/is with you when you sin. Let's go back to the image of the mother and the baby for a second. (Trust me, guys. I am going somewhere with this) Imagine that little baby...a brand new life, perfect in every way, wrapped in a blanket, smelling like that amazing baby smell. Picture a woman picking up that precious little baby and holding it ever so gently. Imagine the love that she feels for that child. How amazed she is at the one who created them. Now imagine the Lord looking at you the same way. Whoa! If that didn't bring a tear to your eye I don't know what will! (See, told ya I was going somewhere with that)
When Jesus met the woman who was caught in adultery what did He do to her? He didn't shame her, He didn't sentence her to death. He told her "Go and sin no more" That is gentleness! He has called us to have a spirit of gentleness, just like Him.
John 8:1-11
How can we apply gentleness to our daily lives?
This can be tough, especially when you're a no nonsense kind of gal, like I am. I think you have to have a certain degree of humility if you are going to show gentleness. We have to be able to humble ourselves and remember that no matter what the circumstance is- we must remain true to our faith. Another thing is that we are humans and this world can be an ugly place, filled with hateful people that we come in contact with. We get upset, we say things we shouldn't say- and while we are on this topic, if you say something hurtful or something you know you shouldn't have said then apologize for it as soon as you realize you've made a mistake. Then make sure that you don't do it again. Those words aren't erased from their brain. They stick with people- so watch your mouth! (I'll get off my soap box now)
It is important for us Christian's to have an attitude that displays God's gentleness to others. Say that we find out one of our friends has been cheating on her husband. Would you want to kill or punish her like they wanted to do to the woman caught in adultery? Or would you display gentleness?
See what I mean? God has no problem giving us tough love when we need it but He ALWAYS does it with GENTLENESS. We know that if He does lay down the law on us (so to speak) that He is doing so with love. So try to remember that next time you're dealing with someone that is testing your patience.
I hope that you all enjoyed this post and have a wonderful weekend! I will see you back on Monday.
Until next time...
Xoxo,
Adela
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