Meekness

I have heard the word "meekness" defined, as "strength under control." Even though I've heard that, I don't guess I've ever really seen a graphic example of it. Mostly I see strong men who are really nice guys and I think that qualifies. Perhaps it does.
However, I saw "meekness" last night, and it was Dang Impressive.
My friend's husband is a man of action. He is absolutely an amazing martial artist. He is the sort of man that gets things done. Make him mad, and he'd just as soon punch you. Make him glad, and he will serve you in some functional, tangible way. He's intense. He's strong. He has a temper. He has an equal sense of loyalty. He loves fully.
Well, I saw this guy do something powerful, and I struggle to find the words to adequately describe the impression it made upon me.
See, he doesn't back down from a fight. Never has in his life. When I tell you that he is intense and strong and powerful, I am not just using pretty words. This man is tough.
I saw him consider a battle and confront it with prayer. He had that dangerous flame in his eye, the kind that makes you want to never make him angry, and he prayed for the glory of God.
The beauty and power of that awed me.
And it gave me strength.
It was an example to me of our God Whose Power is total. He could send a shock wave through the ages to annihilate His foes, yet He has chosen to tenderly love me.
Meekness.
Incredible Strength rendered yet more powerful by submission to Almighty God.