Stay Humble

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” — Matthew 5:5

Meekness isn’t weakness. It’s strength wrapped in humility, submitted to the will of the Father. It’s choosing mercy when you could demand justice. It’s choosing to listen rather than lash out. It’s knowing your authority in Christ, but choosing to let love lead.

In a world that rewards pride, power, and self-promotion, Jesus turns the tables. He says the meek will inherit the earth. Not the loudest. Not the most aggressive. Not the ones who step on others to rise. But those who walk in quiet strength, surrendered hearts, and a posture of grace.

Pride in our culture has been glamorized. It’s worn as a badge of honor. “Be proud, be loud, take what’s yours.” But when pride becomes a weapon to belittle, shame, or dominate others, it steps outside of God’s heart. Jesus never used His power to elevate Himself. He used it to serve.

What does Jesus say about pride that wounds?
He warns us consistently:

“Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted” (Matthew 23:12).

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6).

“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart” (Matthew 11:29).

When we operate from a place of pride, we shut out the very people Jesus came to love. We start building kingdoms of self instead of building His Kingdom. And when pride drives us to hurt others, we’ve stepped out of His example entirely.

But meekness… oh, what power lies there.
Meekness is the mother who forgives, the leader who listens, the friend who serves, the believer who waits on God’s timing instead of forcing open doors. Meekness walks in peace even in the storm.

Let’s be those who turn away from the pride of this age and walk in the meekness of Christ. Let’s use our words to heal, not harm. Let our influence point to Jesus, not ourselves. And may our lives be living proof that humility is still holy.

Prayer:
Jesus, help us walk in true meekness today, not as those who are timid, but as those who are strong in You. Strip away the pride that causes division, and let us be vessels of Your peace and love. Teach us to reflect You in all things, with hearts that are humble, voices that are kind, and spirits that are willing to serve. We surrender our strength into Your hands. In Your precious name. Amen.