The Daily: Tuesday May 19, 2026

"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." — Matthew 11:29

True Meekness, True Strength


The majority of the time when someone hears “meek,” they picture someone as being weak, fearful, and/or easily bullied. However, this perception is completely different from actual meekness which represents great amounts of strength kept in check. A tamed horse is a perfect example. All of that unbridled energy is still present in the animal. However, the animal’s potential energy has been harnessed and directed toward a larger purpose.

True meekness does not involve making oneself appear smaller than one really is, nor does it mean receiving praise for demonstrating false humility. True meekness also doesn’t entail diminishing one’s gifts or denying one has certain qualities or abilities. Rather, true meekness involves acknowledging that one’s strength, talent, and ability are intended to assist in achieving goals that exceed individual success and personal gain.

This kind of meekness is incredibly courageous. One must exhibit great strength to yield control, acknowledge that one may not possess all the knowledge or answers, and put faith into a higher wisdom than one’s self. The difference is a wild horse exhausting itself by continuously resisting every challenge versus a domesticated horse accomplishing many accomplishments due to learning how to operate cooperatively with their rider.

When we embrace true meekness, we don't become less than we were — we become who we were always meant to be.  Our natural strength and giftedness will be appropriately utilized and our  lives will positively affect others and contribute to a greater good that cannot be accomplished solely by will power.

Reflection Question
How might your life change if you viewed meekness not as weakness, but as strength perfectly channeled for God's purposes?

Prayer 
God, help me understand that true meekness is strength under your direction. Give me the courage to surrender my need for control and trust in your greater wisdom. Amen.