Now the man Moses was very meek (gentle, kind, and humble) or above all the men on the face of the earth.
Meekness often gets mistaken for weakness, but they are not the same. I believe that a meek person is one who can maintain balance between emotional extremes and manage emotions appropriately. This requires strength, not weakness. Meekness is not weakness; it is strength under control.
Today’s scripture says that Moses was the meekest man on earth, yet people do not think of him as weak. He was a strong person and a strong leader. When we think of him, we think of a man who personally encountered God in the burning bush and of a man who led the Israelites through the Red Sea on dry land. He certainly wasn’t perfect, and the Bible clearly shows his imperfections.
At times, anger got the best of him—such as when he killed an Egyptian and when he smashed the tablets with the Ten Commandments written on them because the people were worshipping an idol (Exodus 2:11–12; 32:19). He did make mistakes, but not habitually.
If Moses, in spite of his mistakes, can be known as meek, you and I can become meek too. God created all of us with emotions, and we can use them in healthy ways or in unhealthy ways. Meekness manages emotions wisely.
Prayer of the Day: Father, help me to manage my emotions wisely, understanding that meekness is not a sign of weakness but of strength, amen.
