Gentle....

Gentle....

I was reading the prophecy in Zechariah about Jesus coming, riding a donkey, righteous, victorious, gentle....this  morning and I got stuck on the word  "gentle"...
Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

In our harsh world and it seems to be getting harsher, sharper, meaner, gentle doesn't happen too much...it is in the mother or father holding an infant or child, the elderly bending down to pet their furry companion, the hug of compassion in hospice, the nurse encouraging the patient, a myriad of other scenes if you take time to look beyond the cold realities of the harsher side of everyday life...

Gentle....
adjective
* 1.
(of a person) mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender: 
synonyms:
kind, tender, sympathetic, considerate, understanding, ... more

* 2.
moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe: 
"a little gentle persuasion"
synonyms:
light, soft
Oxford Dictionaries

I picture Jesus gentle, even though there are times when he showed very strong authority...used strong language to call people out...
he held children, he listened, he drew people to himself by his gentleness...

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 25:15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness (gentleness) is intended to lead you to repentance?

He draws us with his gentleness which is beyond any human comprehension ...we can imitate it, but his is real...

Thank YOU...