Fruit of the Spirit - Meekness

The fruit of the Spirit includes meekness, a quality that is often misunderstood. Many see meekness as weakness, but the Bible presents it as strength under control. Jesus even said, “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5), showing us how important it is to understand and live out. Biblically, meekness is not about being passive or timid—it is power and ability submitted to God’s will. Just like a wild horse trained by its rider, the strength is still there, but it is now directed and under control. Meekness means yielding our will to God, responding with humility instead of pride, and having the strength to fight back but choosing restraint out of love.

Two of the greatest models of meekness in Scripture are Moses and Jesus. Moses led millions of people and yet when he was criticized, he trusted God to defend him instead of lashing out. Jesus described Himself as meek and lowly in heart, yet He was anything but weak. He calmed storms, drove out demons, and ultimately submitted to the cross—proving that true meekness is strength under control. For us today, meekness shows itself in three ways: toward God it looks like surrender, toward others it looks like humility, and in trials it looks like patience and trust in God’s hand even when life feels unfair.

The ministry of meekness impacts every area of our lives. In our families, it means correcting with love instead of rage and listening more than demanding. In the church, it prevents division and encourages service over competition. And in our witness, meekness allows us to share the hope of Christ with humility rather than arrogance, just as 1 Peter 3:15 teaches. Meekness may not be flashy, but it is one of the most Christlike fruits. It is not about being a pushover—it is about letting the Spirit tame our pride and channel our strength for God’s glory, so that others see Christ in the way we live.