“It is God’s making himself little, which is the cause of our being made great.”
Charles Spurgeon
As we consider the immeasurable, infinite power of the Almighty God, we might be surprised by His gentleness. Yet Scripture speaks of the Lord as our Good Shepherd, who gently leads, nurtures, and restores us with loving care. He restrains His might in our sin and humbly offers us grace.
This is most clearly seen in the life of our Lord Jesus, who—though He did not cling to His divine privilege—humbled Himself as a servant, obedient to the point of death, that we might be redeemed and made heirs with Him.
Each of us has been given the ability to wield power through words, actions, and choices that impact the lives of others. But when we walk in the gentleness given to us by the Spirit of Christ, we reflect the heart of our Savior—who laid aside His glory and made Himself low, that we might be lifted up, restored, and brought near to Him.
Scriptures for reflection
Behold, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:10-11
He restores my soul.You have given me the shield of your salvation, and your right hand supported me, and your gentleness made me great. Psalm 18:35
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:5-8
For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves. Luke 22:27
Suggested Song: Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling
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