Day Two
Gentleness as the Fruit of Joy
Matthew 11:28-30; 2 Corinthians 10:1
Reading
28 Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
1 I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—
Reading
28 Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”
1 I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—
Devotional
Joy and gentleness are inseparable companions in the Christian life. When our hearts overflow with Christ-centered joy, gentleness naturally flows outward to others. Jesus modeled this perfectly—gentle and lowly in heart, yet possessing unshakeable joy in His Father's will. In a world increasingly marked by harshness, reactivity, and retaliation, believers are called to display the gentle reasonableness of Christ. This gentleness doesn't mean weakness; it means strength under control, patience when provoked, and grace when wronged. Let your joy stabilize your heart so gentleness can shape your witness.
Reflection:
Consider someone who has treated you unkindly. How might your joy in Christ enable you to respond with gentleness rather than defensiveness?
Joy and gentleness are inseparable companions in the Christian life. When our hearts overflow with Christ-centered joy, gentleness naturally flows outward to others. Jesus modeled this perfectly—gentle and lowly in heart, yet possessing unshakeable joy in His Father's will. In a world increasingly marked by harshness, reactivity, and retaliation, believers are called to display the gentle reasonableness of Christ. This gentleness doesn't mean weakness; it means strength under control, patience when provoked, and grace when wronged. Let your joy stabilize your heart so gentleness can shape your witness.
Reflection:
Consider someone who has treated you unkindly. How might your joy in Christ enable you to respond with gentleness rather than defensiveness?
Posted in Advent 2025: Joy
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