If you had to create a list of wise people, whose names would you write? There are people we know and trust to give us wise counsel and biblical advice. As I type these words, I am thinking of the list I would write. They share one common character trait. Their lives, words, and character reflect the meekness of wisdom.

In order to understand “the meekness of wisdom,” we need to understand what the word meek means in the Bible. Our culture doesn’t define it the same way anymore. In the Bible, meek is the picture of a powerful stallion controlled by and submitted to the small bit placed in his mouth. A meek person is never a weak person in Scripture. In fact, it is the opposite. 

The meekness of wisdom is simply found in a person who has gained a powerful knowledge of God and has been filled with his strength. Their wisdom is then submitted to the direction and control of God.

Who is wise and understanding among you? The person whose life indicates that they are filled with the powerful wisdom of God and yielded to his leadership. I look for these people and cherish their help.

We should be able to create a list of wise people to study and learn from. At the same time, we should make it a personal goal to live our lives in the “meekness of wisdom.” It will require careful study, dedication, and most of all the reverent humility necessary to submit ourselves to the authority of God.

Good advice and careful instruction provide wisdom. Who are the “wise and understanding” people in your life? 

Oh Lord, let us listen, learn, and be willing to gain your wisdom. Then Lord, may we have the meekness to live with our strengths submitted to your will.