Sept 23 - Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5

 

What does "meek" mean?

In my mind "meek" sounds to me like "weak." Is Jesus saying that the passive and weak will inherit the earth? 

 

Psalm 37:11 says, "The meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity." Almost quoting this, is Jesus saying that those with the intestinal fortitude of milk toast will insure peace and prosperity?

 

Does “meek” mean “weak”? It means “humble.”

 

Now, some people certainly associate humbleness with weakness … but something transformative happens when we are humble before God: We transcend our own fragile mortality.

 

Some see bravado (or money or military power or even self-sufficiency) as strength. But on our own, even “the strongest people” inevitably age, falter, stumble, and die. Empires and fortunes come and go. But when we are humbly dependent upon God, we attach ourselves to his strength.

 

And it is through his power that we “inherit the earth” – inherit, what? A hopeful life on earth.

 

How do we stare down sickness, persecution, political turmoil, wars, and death with hope and joy? How? With God’s love, joy, peace, and patience.

 

And he makes this power available to those who humbly approach him and submit to his ways.

 

In Christ’s Love,

a guy who wants to be submitted and meek –

knowing when to stand boldly and speak,

and when to simply turn the other cheek