Gentleness as a fruit of the Spirit is the same word Jesus uses in the Beatitudes when he says, “Blessed are the meek.” Far from being weak, meekness or gentleness, is the strength to suffer insult and injury in this life and not retaliate in anger, not become vengeful and bitter. Such strength is only possible to one who knows who they are, where they are going, and what their purpose is. Who are we? Dearly loved and forgiven sons and daughters of God. Where are we going? We are following Jesus as he seeks to make things right in this world through faith in him. Until he comes again when we will enter the perfectly restored New Heaven and New Earth. What is our purpose? We are sent to be lights shining in the darkness of this present age, beckoning and guiding all to come follow Jesus.