Gentleness

 








 The 5th Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness. This speaks of some who is kind, tender, caring, mild mannered, polite, courteous and above all compassionate. It is someone who puts the feelings and needs of others above their own. In a nutshell it is the perfect description of Jesus Christ.
    This is one characteristic that the people of the Barron Church have taught Linda and myself time and time again. We have seen them show love, tenderness and compassion to the nth degree. Sometimes it is a simple smile, a hug or just a word of encouragement. This is simply the heart of Christ.
   One good example of gentleness are horses. Many people think that gentleness means weakness. But instead it is a sign of strength and grace. It takes a strong person to be gentle. Many times when I see horses in a field I will stop and try to take their picture. They are not shy, they come right up to the edge of the fence and are super friendly and gentle. They are anything but weak and yet gentle.
   God wants us to have a gentle, loving spirit, especially during this time of the virus. That kind of gentleness comes only from the Holy Spirit and from the One who taught us gentleness even when dying on the cross for our sins.