“...thy gentleness hath made me great.”

2 Samuel 22.36

These two words are often seen to be poles apart - the words gentle and great.

Every time I read this verse I have to stop and think about the gentleness of God, and the gentleness of Christ and how I too should be gentle in sharing the gospel with the lost, in helping Christians grow in grace.  Paul said in 2 Corinthians 10:1 “Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ...”

David said, “...thy gentleness hath made me great.”

“...thy gentleness hath made me great.”

Remember... David faced a lion... and had victory.

Remember... David faced a bear... and had victory.

Remember... David faced a giant... and had victory.

Remember... David faced struggles, sin, imperfections... and had victory.

“...thy gentleness hath made me great.”

There are challenges in our lives that do compare to the lions, bears, and giants, and we face the struggles, sins, and imperfections others have faced, and we need victory!

But how?  In our own strength or our own “greatness”?  Or the gentleness of Christ?  It’s by listening to Him and obeying Him.  “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11-28-30)

Then may we be great… a great example of humility, a great prayer warrior, a great friend to sinners, a great servant of the Lord, a great winner of souls… “...thy gentleness hath made me great.”

And remember – meekness isn’t weakness!  So be strong… and gentle… in Christ!