Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

When I think of Jesus and meekness, the first thing that comes to mind is His Word; “Fear not, it is I.” It is not timidity, it is not weakness, it is the knowledge that no harm will befall you. Here again is an outward sign of the inner change.

Superman’s alter-ego was the “mild mannered” Clark Kent. Look at the character of Superman revealed, was he not also mild mannered? His strength and powers were obvious and it was hard to look past that awesome persona but his true character was mild mannered. He was strong and undeniable when it was called for but never used his abilities for anything but good.

Looking at the characteristics of love in 1 Corinthians 13 I find the description, “does not flaunt itself, nor act unseemly”. Is that not meekness? When God works in you changing your character, you will not have to “put on” your Clark Kent act, you will be yourself, the new you.

I spent many years trying to discover who I was in Christ. I found that very difficult. Then I discovered who Christ is in me. I discovered you cannot put on the robes, wear sandals, and grow a beard to look like Jesus. It starts on the inside and shines outward. It is the abiding presence that produces the fruits of the spirit.

John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.