The Power of Meekness: Living Out the Fruits of the Spirit
- Heather Edmund
- Apr 18
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 18
"But let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. (1 Peter 3:4).
The Christian life is a beautiful journey of transformation, and at the core of that journey are the fruits of the Spirit. These aren’t just good character traits—they are the evidence of God’s work in us. Galatians 5:22-23 names them plainly:
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.”
Each of these qualities reflects the nature of Christ, but let’s take a closer look at one fruit that’s often misunderstood or overlooked: meekness.
Meekness: Strength Under Control
In today’s world, meekness is often mistaken for weakness. But biblically, it is anything but. Meekness is strength under subjection. It is the quiet, steady strength of someone who chooses submission—not because they are powerless, but because they trust in God’s authority and guidance.
Jesus is the ultimate example of meekness. Though He was God in the flesh, He willingly submitted to the Father’s will:
“He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant… He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!” (Philippians 2:7-8).
Jesus demonstrated immense humility and obedience by submitting to the Father's will. He subjugated Himself to the Father’s control, prioritizing God's desires above His own (Philippians 2:7-10). He humbly and obediently followed the Father's instructions—like Moses (Numbers 12:3).
Christ is the perfect personification of meekness.
Christ didn’t lose His power by submitting—He displayed it in the most profound way. He trusted God’s plan, obeyed His commands, and in doing so, was able to changed the world.
By yielding to God's guidance, we also attain God's Holy divine power to change the world.
While many Christians understand what God did, they may not fully grasp how He did it, and what it took for Him to willingly go to the cross. But it was Christ’s meekness that enabled His submission and His strength was revealed in His surrender.
Yielding our will to God's involves more than just exchanging our desires for His. It’s more than just an act of obedience—it’s a safeguard for our souls.
Choosing His will over ours is not just about being available for God to use—though He can and will use us powerfully, like He did with Jesus and Paul. But even more, it’s about our own protection. The days we’re living in are perilous. What’s coming will be more deceptive and dangerous than we’ve ever seen. And the only way we’ll make it—the only way we’ll remain faithful—is if we fully surrender our will to Christ’s. That’s the only way we’ll endure.
It is only through our obedience to God that we truly begin to experience the power behind His instructions, and to see why it is necessary.
A Meek and Quiet Spirit: What God Sees as Precious
Scripture shows us that meekness is more than a behavior—it’s a heart posture. In 1 Peter 3:4, we’re reminded of how God views this quality:
“Let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.”
This kind of spirit is:
Gentle – not harsh, kind, tender, compassionate.
Quiet – calm, humble, not argumentative or easily angered.
It’s not loud or boastful. It doesn’t demand the spotlight. But it is precious in God’s sight—costly, valuable, deeply loved.
Living It Out: Meekness in Relationships
Ephesians 4:2 teaches us how to walk this out practically:
“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.”
Meekness is reflected in the way we treat others—through patience, tolerance, and love.
When we walk in meekness, we engage with others from a place of gentleness, recognizing that everyone carries their own burdens, challenges, and viewpoints. This mindset helps us to remain patient, especially when people don’t act or respond in the ways we expect or hope.
In addition, meekness nurtures tolerance—a needed trait in a world shaped by a wide range of experiences, cultures, and perspectives.
Choosing tolerance means tolerating our differences and choosing to understand rather than creating division.
This attitude is grounded and rooted in love, as true meekness leads us to genuinely care for others. It enables us to look past their shortcomings and failures, and instead see them through a lens of grace and compassion.
This kind of lifestyle has the power to draw people to Christ without a single word—simply by the way we live (1 Peter 3:1).
In Conclusion
To follow Christ is to follow His example: to walk in love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, and yes—meekness.
When we humble ourselves under God's mighty hand, He will lift us up in due time (1 Peter 5:6).
Meekness isn't the absence of power. It's how the Holy Spirit is able to fully use us in greater ways. It’s the channel through which God’s power flows.
So let’s not resist the quiet spirit God calls us to welcome in. Let’s embrace it. For in doing so, we’ll find ourselves living more like Jesus—and becoming vessels through which His Spirit can truly be seen.
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When you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, His spirit will become one with yours. This is one of the greatest blessings of salvation. You don't have to go through someone else to get to God, as you and Him are now one.
All you must do is receive salvation, simply choosing to repent of your sins and welcome Jesus into your life by confessing Him as Lord. In Romans 10:9 Paul said, "If you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."
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Jesus, I confess that you are Lord, and I believe in my heart that you died and were risen for my sins. I ask for forgiveness of my sins, and I accept you as my personal Lord and Savior—in Jesus' name, Amen.
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