MAY 26, Numbers 12:3

If I were to ask you, who was the meekest man in the world – what would your answer be? Well, if you have read today’s text – you would know the right answer! It was Moses! Now why was Moses the meekest man on earth?

Although born of Hebrew slaves, Moses was brought up in the palaces of Egypt as he was adopted as a child by the daughter of the Egyptian King, Pharaoh. He grew up in the lap of luxury and had everything he wanted. He was well educated, enjoyed the privileges few could afford, and could have continued the life of an Egyptian prince.

When Moses was 80 years old, the Lord called him to help the children of Israel. They were slaves in Egypt. Moses was used by God to work many fantastic miracles, such as the parting of the Red Sea. God also gave Moses the 10 Commandments to teach His people. Moses was a great leader and a lawgiver. Yet he was not proud, but was meek. His brother and sister talked bad about Moses. What was the reaction of Moses? Was he powerful? Yes he was. Could he have punished them? Yes he could. But remember the definition of meekness – it is strength under control. He kept quiet, and left the matter to the Lord, and God punished his sister with leprosy, a terrible skin disease.

That is truly meekness. Moses was the leader of the entire Hebrew population of about 2 million. He possessed great power, yet did not lift a finger against those who went against him.

Dear reader, how about you? Are you meek?

What do you do when others talk bad about you? Do you feel like scolding them? Do you fight back? Be like Moses – leave it to the Lord!

Thought: May I be meek like Moses!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the precious reminder of meekness. May I be guided by the Holy Spirit so that I will have the characteristic of meekness. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.