How Can the Meek Inherit the Earth?
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“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Matthew 5:5 ESV
How is it possible that a person who is meek and mild, can inherit anything at all?
Here are 3 things to remember about “Meekness”:
1) Meekness is NOT the same as Weakness.
Weakness is defines as a “lack of strength”.
That means a WEAK person has no strength of character, nor strength of will to accomplish his goal.
People of weak character are often boastful on the outside, (with their words and actions), but are internally, morally lacking.
“Meekness”, however, is totally different. Meekness can only be found in people who possess faith and discipline, especially the virtue of self-control.
2) Meekness is Power under Control/ Restrained Power.
Imagine the power of an untamed horse versus a tamed one. A wild horse may have power, but it is unpredictable, undependable and potentially harmful to those around him.
A tamed horse, on the other hand, still has his power, but has learned to use it in more productive ways.
“The use of the Greek word when applied to animals makes this clear, for it means "tame" when applied to wild animals. In other words, such animals have not lost their strength but have learned to control the destructive instincts that prevent them from living in harmony with others.” (biblestudytools.com)
3) Meekness is Rewarded by the Lord.
When there is a problem, a typical reaction would be anger and frustration. But a Christian under the Lordship of his Savior, sees the bigger picture. He reminds himself that God is greater than his present circumstances. His patience and endurance under trial will be rewarded by the Lord.
Moses was perceived by Pharoah to be a weak man. But it was Moses’ meekness, and faith in the Lord, that helped him set the whole nation of Israel free. God gave him that reward.
Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth. Numbers 12:3 ESV
But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. Psalm 37:11 ESV
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the examples of Moses, whose meekness set a nation free. Thank you for the example of Jesus, whose meekness, even up to dying on the cross, was out of love for me. He chose to die to set me free.
Father, increase my faith in you, that I will not be moved by external circumstances in my life. Give me the inner strength, the power of your Holy Spirit to rest in your sovereignty. To trust that your Word is true and that you are always in control. In Jesus name, Amen.
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