"The Meek" This is the third sermon in the sermon series "The Upside-Down Kingdom" by Pastor Dave Van Netten. It's a strange thing - the paradoxical power of the cross. An object of torture and death has become a symbol of life and resurrection for believers. Who would have thought? Even as Jesus preached selfless service, altruistic love, and the giving of oneself, disciples could not grasp the meaning of the cross. Humility, meekness, patience, and trust in God's plan. These are the virtues of a Christ-follower. They fly in the face of worldly values and those striving for political power today.