Awakened to Deliver – The Fruit of the Spirit: GentlenessDay 2: The Gentleness of JesusKey Verse: Matthew 11:29 (NASB 2020)“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”⸻Episode Highlights• Jesus embodies divine gentleness—power wrapped in mercy.• His invitation in Matthew 11:29 connects gentleness to rest, not striving.• The woman caught in adultery found forgiveness, not condemnation.• Jesus welcomed children with compassion, elevating their worth.• After Peter’s failure, Jesus gently restored him without shame.• Even at the cross, Jesus responded with mercy: “Father, forgive them.”• Gentleness is strength submitted to love—it restores, it doesn’t retaliate.⸻Scripture References• Matthew 11:29 – Jesus is gentle and humble in heart.• John 8:1-11 – Jesus shows mercy to the woman caught in adultery.• Mark 10:13-16 – Jesus blesses and embraces children.• Luke 22:61-62 / John 21:15-17 – Jesus gently restores Peter.• Luke 23:34 – “Father, forgive them…” from the cross.• Romans 2:4 – God’s kindness leads us to repentance.• Ephesians 4:15 – Speak the truth in love.• Philippians 2:5 – Have the attitude of Christ in your relationships.⸻Reflection QuestionsHow have you personally experienced the gentleness of Jesus in your life?Are you reflecting His gentleness to those who need healing more than correction?What would it look like today to speak truth with love and mercy?⸻Takeaway ChallengeThink of one relationship or situation where you’re tempted to lead with frustration or control. Pause. Ask Jesus to give you His heart. Respond with gentleness that heals and invites others back into truth and grace.⸻Stay ConnectedFor more content like this, you can find all Jeff’s socials and his book 30 Days of Patience at the Linktree.All his socials are @Awakened.Ministries.https://linktr.ee/Awakened.Ministries⸻Support This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported. To partner with Jeff in spreading the Gospel, visit the Linktree to give via Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or Patreon.⸻Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.⸻Call to ActionIf this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to experience the gentleness of Jesus.Tomorrow, we’ll explore how Spirit-led gentleness changes how we engage with others—especially in moments of correction and conflict.Don’t miss it!

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