Gentleness Is the Voice of the Lord

Join Graham, Dionne, and Team Brilliant September 18-20 for Brilliance Fall — a three-day virtual event on getting unstuck: moving from frustration to freedom. Day one, the freedom of your new nature in Christ; day two, a new way of living with God, not for Him; day three, a new way of learning with Him. You'll walk away with a new starting place and a global community of believers who are on the same journey.Register at https://brilliantperspectives.com/go/bfall2026-main?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=brilliance_fall_2026&utm_content=ep_sep17What if gentleness isn't just something God does — but the very tone of His voice every time He speaks to you? Graham Cooke continues our Fruit of the Spirit journey with the fruit he takes first — gentleness, "because it's how God speaks to us" — and tells the story of the season he felt he had failed miserably, when God gently repeated one verse to him 273 times ("I know, I counted") until His relentless gentleness transformed him into a gentle man. Discover why the first thing God says when He appears is "fear not," why gentleness is not weakness but "strength under control," and how His gentle voice washes us in truth until we begin to see and think as He does. Graham lands on our positive expectation: whatever God wants to teach us next, He will come to us in His true nature — deeply affectionate, beautifully gentle, with no condemnation.Key Scriptures:+ Mark 1:11. "You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."+ Psalm 18:35. "You have given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness has made me great."+ Proverbs 15:1. "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."+ Matthew 11:29. "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."+ 1 Peter 1:16. "Be holy, for I am holy."Want to explore more?📚 Browse Graham Cooke's books and teachings: https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/🌍 Discover the movement experiencing God's love every day: https://brilliantmovement.com/As always, thanks for listening!