What does a follower of Jesus look like?

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Finding Peace Philippians 4 4  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Finding Peace Philippians 4 4  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Learning to rejoice

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Finding Peace Philippians 4 4  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Learning to rejoice be gentle

What does gentleness look like? What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? Why would gentleness help to bring peace? What does gentleness look like?

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? How we want to be treated Luke 6 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you... 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? Character of Jesus Matthew 21 5 “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? Character of Jesus Galatians 5 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self–control.

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? Character of Jesus Valued by God 1 Peter 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewellery and fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? Character of Jesus Valued by God Essential quality of a leader 1 Timothy 3 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self–controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? Character of Jesus Valued by God Essential quality of a leader 1 Timothy 6 11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? Character of Jesus Ephesians 4 1    As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Valued by God Essential quality of a leader Mark of a life worthy of God’s call

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? Character of Jesus Colossians 3 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Valued by God Essential quality of a leader Mark of a life worthy of God’s call

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Is gentleness really a good thing? Character of Jesus Titus 3 1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone Valued by God Essential quality of a leader Mark of a life worthy of God’s call Universal expectation of God

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Why would gentleness help to bring peace? The alternatives to gentleness ... Aggression/cruelty Cold-heartedness/Insensitivity Exposing/humiliating Resentment/Short temperedness

What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Why would gentleness help to bring peace? The alternatives to gentleness ... Aggression/cruelty Cold-heartedness/Insensitivity Exposing/humiliating Resentment/Short temperedness Create Guilt Isolation Reciprocation Withdrawal of God’s blessing

What does gentleness look like? What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. What does gentleness look like? Humble in approach Not concerned with image power Matthew 21 5 “See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

What does gentleness look like? What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. What does gentleness look like? Humble in approach Supportive of the weary Providing renewal not impatience Matthew 11 28    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 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. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

What does gentleness look like? What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. What does gentleness look like? Humble in approach Matthew 12 18  “Here is my servant ... 20 A bruised reed he will not break, and a smouldering wick he will not snuff out, till he leads justice to victory. 21 In his name the nations will put their hope.” Supportive of the weary Restorative of bruised

What does gentleness look like? What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. What does gentleness look like? Humble in approach Supportive of the weary Restorative of bruised Forgiving of opposition and hurt Luke 23 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

What does gentleness look like? What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. What does gentleness look like? Humble in approach Matthew 9 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Supportive of the weary Restorative of bruised Forgiving of opposition and hurt Compassionate to the stranger

What does gentleness look like? What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. What does gentleness look like? Humble in approach Supportive of the weary Restorative of bruised John 8 11 “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Forgiving of opposition and hurt Compassionate to the stranger Uncondemning of the fallen

What does gentleness look like? What does a follower of Jesus look like? Gentle Philippians 4 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. What does gentleness look like? Humble in approach Luke 15 2 “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”  Supportive of the weary Restorative of bruised Forgiving of opposition and hurt Compassionate to the stranger Uncondemning of the fallen Seeking salvation for the liar and cheat

Our Father, help us live with faith, hope and love Our Father, help us live with faith, hope and love. Make us patient and compassionate with one with another. Forgive us, Lord, if we hurt our fellow souls; teach us a gentler tone, a sweeter charity of words, and a more healing touch. Sustain us, when we must face sorrow; give us courage for the day and hope for the morrow. Day unto day may we lay hold of thy hand and look upon thy face, until our work is finished and the day is done. Amen. Adapted from Francis of Assisi,

5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. Holy Spirit flow over me, And flood my soul With Living water, Wash me, cleanse me Deep within, So I can start again - The Lord is near.

5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. To be more like Jesus, Speak like Jesus, Words of love and of peace To be more like Jesus, Live like Jesus And bring His kingdom in. The Lord is near.

5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. Holy Spirit breathe on me, And blow away The dust and darkness. Let your gentle breeze refresh, So I can start again - The Lord is near.

5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. To be more like Jesus, Speak like Jesus, Words of love and of peace To be more like Jesus, Live like Jesus And bring His kingdom in. The Lord is near.