OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL. THURSDAY 16TH JANUARY, 2020 – THE MEEK.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL.
DATE: THURSDAY 16TH JANUARY, 2020.
THEME:: THE MEEK.
MEMORISE:
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5
READ: Psalm 37:11 (KJV)
11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
MESSAGE:
The word ‘meek’, within the context of our memory verse is best described as strength under control.
To be meek in this sense then means to have power, yet decide not to use it just for the greater good. A meek fellow is one that the world would easily call a fool or mumu in my local parlance.
A meek fellow is one whose toes you can step on yet still have him apologise. Matthew 11:29 says:
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”
From the above passage, we see that the yoke of Jesus Christ is one of meekness.
You cannot claim to be a true Christian without being meek. If someone slaps you and you retaliate, check your Christianity. If someone offends you and because of that, you decide not to relate with the fellow again or to withdraw some benefits from him, check your salvation.
Hard as it is to be meek in this generation, we must embody it in our lifestyle. The good thing is that meekness has immense benefits attached to it.
The first benefit is that meek people are the ones who will inherit the earth ( Matthew 5:5 ). No matter how much you cheat them now, they are coming back to be your landlord.
Secondly, God fights for the meek. The meek may look foolish because he has refused to fight for himself, but God is watching.
A classic example is Moses. God fought for him, so much so that he was the one begging God to have mercy on his enemies ( Numbers 12:1-13 ).
Thirdly, the meek receives divine guidance from God ( Psalm 25:9 ).
I know it may be difficult, especially with people taking you for granted, but don’t stop being meek.
Soon, you will be ruling over those taking you for granted. If you stop being meek now, you would lose all the benefits of your meekness just like Moses, who did not reach the promised land because of one episode of anger.
KEY POINT:
God fights for the meek.
AUTHOR: Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical
Churches in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Genesis 12-15,
HYMN 7: GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS.

1. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
   There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
   Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
   As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.
   [Refrain]
   Great is Thy faithfulness!
   Great is Thy faithfulness!
   Morning by morning new mercies I see.
   All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
   Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
2. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
   Sun, moon and stars in their courses above
   Join with all nature in manifold witness
   To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
   [Refrain]
3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
   Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
   Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
   Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside