The Heart of Jesus is Gentle and Humble
When I was graduating from high school, my parents wrote a beautiful note of encouragement to me. They exhorted me to be strong, yet gentle. I remember pondering how one could be both strong and gentle simultaneously. I still recall their advice these many years later, so they certainly made an impression. In chapter 11 of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus instructs His followers, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” It's clear from the number of times that gentleness is mentioned in the Bible that it is an important Christian virtue. Numerous Biblical writers speak of gentleness, and it is a common theme in the Apostle Paul's letters and epistles. When writing to the church at Philippi, Paul said, "Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near." (Philippians 4:4-5) Paul reminded the Galatian church that, "the fruit of
