Evang Ps. Kenneth Nandoha
But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:20-24
Christ taught you! If you have really heard his voice then throw off your old evil nature, the old you that was a partner in your evil ways.
Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.
Paul before his conversion was not meek. Proudly and brutally, he apprehended all Christians and sought to destroy them. He was bigoted, selfish, and vaunted. But when he wrote his warm and affectionate letter to the churches of Galatia, he said, among other things, “The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness, goodness and meekness.”
His meekness was something God-given, not something man-made. It is not our nature to be meek. On the contrary, it is our nature to be proud and haughty. That is why the new birth is so essential to each of us. That is why Jesus frankly and pointedly said not only to Nicodemus but to every one of us, “Ye must be born again.” Meekness begins there! You must have a change of nature.
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, give me the same kind of meekness that You gave to Jesus. My Lord and Savior, share with me your of love for all of mankind. With this love, grant me the will to spread your word and salvation, as pure as an Apostle. Give me strength in prayer, so that all who wish to listen may flood into your arms through the gates of Heaven. Make of my body a vessel, upon which is inscribed your word. Grant me the strength to do your work, and in doing so, gain greater unity with you. Amen.
