Message by Christin Taylor – August 24, 2025
BIG PICTURE: What is gentleness? What does it actually look like in our lives? And how is it an expression of the Holy Spirit in our lives? Three pictures: 1) a picture of God; 2) a picture of Paul; and, 3) a picture of ourselves.
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
A PICTURE OF GOD: ALMIGHTY GOD COMES TO US GENTLY
Isaiah 40:10-11 (NIV) See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him. He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Isaiah 42:3a (NIV) A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out…
Zechariah 9:9 (NIV) Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
A PICTURE OF PAUL: PAUL’S FIXATION WITH GENTLENESS BECAUSE IT REMINDS HIM OF THE MERCY OF GOD
2 Corinthians 10:1 (NIV) By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you – I, Paul, who am timid when face to face with you, but bold when away!
1 Thessalonians 2:7 (NIV) We were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children.
1 Corinthians 4:21 (NIV) What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a whip? Or in love and with a gentle spirit.
A PICTURE OF OURSELVES: A LOOK IN THE MIRROR/SELF-ASSESSMENT
1. When Jesus speaks to me, do I listen?
2. When Jesus speaks to me, do I join other believers?
3. Where I am strong in my life, how can I act in gentleness?
Matthew 11:29 (NIV) “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.”
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