Matthew 5:5 “Blessed (happy, blithesome, joyous, spiritually prosperous – with life – joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the meek (the mild, patient, long – suffering) for they shall inherit the earth.” (NKJV, Amplified) Psalm 37:11 states, “But the meek shall inherit the earth and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”
If you weren’t sure there was anything such as good grief, then this beatitude is likely to really confuse you! When the word “meekness” is mentioned, most of us get an immediate mental picture of some weak, spineless person who is afraid to say anything or to confront anybody, someone easily imposed upon. But that definition is totally wrong! Wayne Jackson on the Christian Courier site writes, “In the Greek New Testament, “meek” is from the Greek term praus. It does not suggest weakness; rather, it denotes strength brought under control. The ancient Greeks employed the term to describe a wild horse tamed to the bridle. In the biblical sense, therefore, being meek describes one who has channeled his strengths into the service of God. Numbers 12:3 describes Moses as the meekest man on earth — certainly no weakling. Zephaniah 2:3 declares that the meek of the earth are those who have kept Jehovah’s ordinances. The meek person submits to God! “Jesus gave us the perfect example of meekness as strength under control. Despite the fact that Jesus was the Son of God, He submitted Himself to a shameful death on a cross for the sins of mankind. Jesus had plenty of power to deliver Himself, but He submitted Himself to God.
What does it mean that the meek will “inherit the earth”?
As to the expression “inherit the earth,” the following facts should be noted:
1. God is the owner of this earth (Psalm 24:1).
2. Those who obey Christ become children of God (Galatians 3:27; Hebrews 5:9), and “joint-heirs” with the Lord
(Romans 8:17).
3. The Father supplies all our needs (Philippians 4:19), we therefore enjoy this earth and its blessings more than all others.
4. Mainly, however, our inheritance is spiritual (Acts 20:32); we are heirs in the kingdom of Christ (Ephesians 5:5), and
citizenship in that kingdom is available now on this earth (cf. John 3:3-5; Colossians 1:13).
5. Finally, we also look for an inheritance that is reserved for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:4), because we are aware that the
earth will be destroyed when Christ returns (2 Peter 3:10).
[Jackson, Wayne. “Matthew 5:5 — Meek Inherit the Earth.” ChristianCourier.com. Access date: January 21, 2020.
Meekness is having the strength and ability to be forceful, but refusing to misuse that strength. Abuses of power only generate more abuses. But when we control our strength, we open ourselves up to happiness, joy, spiritual prosperity, life- joy, and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of our outward conditions. Nehemiah 8:10 says, “the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold.” And we can delight ourselves in the abundance of peace, God’s peace, the peace that passes understanding.
Are you tired of struggling? Tired of forcing? Tired of trying to impose your will on others? Ask God what He wants you to do with your strength of character. Allow God to teach you what true meekness means: strength brought under Gods control.
PRAYER: Father, today we are tired! We are tired of trying to force things and people and circumstances. Lord, please show us where we have gotten off track and where we are now actually fighting You rather than submitting to You. In the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.
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