The Yoke of Meekness:

The Way To Greater Grace and Favor from M. Bickle
“Meekness is the magnet that attracts God’s favor.”



The only character trait that Jesus declared about Himself was that He was meek or lowly in heart - Jesus promised that we would find spiritual rest as we learn of meekness from Him.

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart [meek or humble], and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Mt. 11:28-30)


Learn from Me: The most significant issue in being a disciple of Jesus is to learn meekness from Him. Meekness and its greatness is within reach of all who pursue it. We are to regularly ask Jesus to teach us about meekness by giving us insight into the specifics of walking it out and then to release the inspiration to walk it out with joy.

Heavy laden: This is manifest in different ways including emotional pain (mistreated or overlooked) and the weariness of striving with others instead of serving them.


Rest: The Lord desires to spiritually heal, refresh, and tenderize our hearts.


Easy yoke and light burden: This speaks of the ability to enjoy our fellowship with God and receive grace to obey Him even when outward circumstances are not easy or light.

Most of our pride is unperceived.
It is not obvious to us. Most people are socially sophisticated enough to avoid blatant strutting and to politely honor social etiquette and protocols.
The enemy tempts us with pride that subtly lies hidden in our attitudes ...
It is expressed in having a condescending attitude that has an inordinate confidence that is not rooted in truth.
It seeks to teach others instead of being quick to be taught.
It is defensive instead of quick to acknowledge its need, lack and error.
The measure of our anger is the measure of our unperceived pride.
Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. (1 Cor. 8:1)