THE MEEK WILL HE TEACH HIS WAY

 

EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

MAY 19

 

Psalm 25:9

The meek he will guide in judgment:

and the meek will he teach his way.

 
The meek are conscious of their ignorance. They feel the need of teaching.
 
They are desirous of being taught.
 
They especially desire to be taught of God.
 
They feel unworthy of the least mercy at God’s hand; 

  and yet, because he has promised,

    they seek and expect the greatest.
 
Meekness is especially pleasing to God; and 

  the meek may have favour at his hands. 

  “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
 
The Lord will teach them “his way.” They way in which he pardons, justifies, and saves sinners.
 
The way in which he would have them walk through this world.
 
The way of escape which he opens in seasons of danger and temptation.
 
They way in which he confounds the crafty, 

  overturns the devices of his foes, and

  crushes the oppressors of his people.
 
He will teach them the way of peace, and 

  they shall walk in it-the way of salvation, and 

  they shall persevere in it.

 
He will unfold to them his word, 

   confer on them his blessing, 

     walk with them in fellowship, and 

       make them to possess durable riches and righteousness.
 
The meek are heaven’s favorites, the churches’ ornaments, and the world’s truest friends.
 

Make me, Saviour, as thou art,

Poor in spirit, meek in heart:

Then thou wilt my teacher be,

And my soul shall cleave to thee.

 
James Smith